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US M-16 replacement is emerging

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The US Army announced for a potential replacement for the entire M16/M4 small arms family, the Heckler & Koch XM8 Lightweight Modular Weapon System, which has served as the USEs standard military small arms nearly for around 40 years in the nationEs history. The operating system derived from the Armalite AR-18 improves on M16 by incorporating a piston and operating rod rather than the M16Es direct impingement gas tube.

Author: Cutshaw, Charles Q.
Publisher: Jane's Information Group
Publication Name: Jane's International Defense Review
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 2003
United States, Small Arms, Firearms, Weapons systems

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New-era M14 alleviates reliability issues

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The M14 rifles have been enhanced by the manufacturer, Smith Enterprise Inc. The result is the new Mk14, Mod 0 Enhanced Battle Rifle (EBR). It offers enhanced accuracy and reliability.

Author: Cutshaw, Charles Q.
Publisher: Jane's Information Group
Publication Name: Jane's International Defense Review
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 2006
Small arms ammunition, Firearms industry, Firearms industry and trade, Smith Enterprises Inc.

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Sniper rifles: IDR's global review

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The article reviews in detail a large number of sniper rifles designed for military and law enforcement use from a variety of manufacturers.

Author: Cutshaw, Charles Q.
Publisher: Jane's Information Group
Publication Name: Jane's International Defense Review
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 2001
World, Product specifications

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Subjects list: United States, Product enhancement, Rifles
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