The XM7, previously designated as the XM5, is the U.S. Army variant of the SIG MCX Spear, a 6.8×51mm (.277 in), gas-operated, magazine -fed assault rifle [1] designed by SIG Sauer for the Next Generation Squad Weapon program in 2022 to replace the M4 carbine.

May 17, 2022 · The NGSW-R, the XM5 rifle, is Sig Sauer's MCX Spear. Using a 20-round magazine, it is chambered in a new 6.8x51 caliber. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com)

The SIG Sauer MCX Spear is the new standard service rifle for the United States Army as the XM5 and is now available in a semi-auto-only platform for civilian sales.

Apr 20, 2022 · The SIG FURY Hybrid Ammunition (6.8 Common Cartridge), XM250, XM7 and SIG SLX Suppressors meaningfully advance soldier weapons technology to meet the emerging requirements of the U.S. Army.

The Army announced April 20, 2022, that it will procure the new XM5 rifle, which will eventually replace the M4 carbine, through a contract signed with Sig Sauer, a firearms manufacturer.

Dec 5, 2024 · The XM7 assault rifle, previously known as the XM5 is the United States Army variant of the SIG MCX Spear, a 6.8×51mm (.277 in), gas-operated, magazine-fed, assault rifle designed by firearms manufacturer SIG Sauer for the Next Generation Squad Weapon Program in 2022 to replace the U.S. army M4 carbine.

3 days ago · The XM5 is designed to fire the new 6.8×51mm SIG Fury cartridge in response to concerns that improvements in body armour have diminished the effectiveness of the 62-grain, 5.56mm NATO M855A1 Enhanced Performance Round (EPR) -- adopted by the Army in 2010 and used in the M4 and M249.

Apr 20, 2022 · Following a 27-month evaluation of three weapon systems, the Army announced on April 19 that Sig’s XM5 rifle was chosen to replace the M4/M4A1 carbine, and the belt-fed XM250, variously referred to as an automatic rifle and a light machine gun, is the planned replacement for the M249 squad automatic weapon within the close combat forces.

May 10, 2022 · GAT Daily reviews the MCX SPEAR in the 6.8x51mm, the Army's new XM5. With it goes the XM250 light machinegun, the new automatic rifle, and hybrid case ammo.

Apr 20, 2022 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the SIG-Sauer M5 (XM5) Modular Assault Carbine including pictures.