US Army to replace M7 rifle with lighter M8 carbine in December

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The US Army will begin fielding the new M8 carbine in December. The change addresses soldier feedback that the current M7 rifle is too heavy and cumbersome. The M8, produced by Sig Sauer, is approximately one pound lighter and has a shorter barrel. It is designed to improve soldier mobility while using the same 6.8mm ammunition as its predecessor.

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