The Marines have decided to stick with the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle instead of switching to the Army’s M7 Next Generation Squad Weapon rifle, a Marine Corps spokesperson told Task & Purpose. “The ...
The amount of maintenance done on ground vehicles over the last decade has steadily declined, the Government Accountability Office found. By Nicholas Slayton Published Sep 27, 2025 8:01 AM EDT A new ...
The Marine Corps rejected adopting the M7 rifle, citing concerns about size, weight, and its unique mission requirements.
The M27 IAR is chambered for 5.56mm NATO legacy cartridge, while the M7 rifle is chambered for the larger and more modern ...