The development of small arms is a long and complex process that requires collaboration between engineers and designers as well as military strategists. The process is not purely about developing ...

In the realm of military and defense technology, the development of new weapons systems has been a consistent focus of U.S. army designers. Whether it is the development of new aircraft or ...

This is about half the rate of the M2, and was believed adequate for the 25mm smart shells the XM312 was originally designed for (as the XM307). But for 12.7mm bullets, it didn't impress the troops.

The rest of the money was given to defense contractors in Vermont, including $10 million to General Dynamics in Burlington for the manufacture of XM312 machine guns. Though Welch says “his ...

50 caliber ammo. But it was felt that a straight replacement for the M-2 was needed quickly. The troops will begin getting the XM312 in 2008, or sooner. The M-2, nicknamed "Ma Deuce" by the troops, ...

50-caliber machine guns. Replacing the M2 will be the lighter and more accurate XM312 .50 caliber (12.7 mm). The new weapon from General Dynamics, Falls Church, Va., is based on prototypes of the ...