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🎖️ MilitaryDefense NewsTuesday, October 6, 2026 at 7:46 PM UTC1h ago

It’s official: US Army’s improved M8 rifle to begin fielding in December

It’s official: US Army’s improved M8 rifle to begin fielding in DecemberPhoto: Defense News

The U.S. Army will begin fielding Sig Sauer’s M8 rifle in December, replacing the M7 with a lighter, shorter carbine based on soldier feedback

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