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Army

Sig Sauer’s Next-Gen Squad Weapon Deal Worth Up To $4.7 Billion, First Unit Equipped Set For Late FY ‘23

By Matthew Beinart

Wednesday, April 20th, 2022

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Sig Sauer’s Next-Gen Squad Weapon Deal Worth Up To $4.7 Billion, First Unit Equipped Set For Late FY ‘23

Army officials hold a press briefing on April 20, 2022 on Sig Sauer's selection to deliver the service's new Next-Generation Squad Weapons

The Army’s 10-year deal with Sig Sauer to produce its Next-Generation Squad Weapons and new 6.8 caliber ammunition could be worth up to $4.7 billion, service officials told reporters. After announcing Sig Sauer as the winner of the NGSW competition on Tuesday evening, Army officials provided additional details during a Wednesday press briefing to include noting initial operational test and evaluation is slated for the third quarter of fiscal year 2023 before a planned first unit equipped date by the…

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