LSFW/BERETTA RM277. NEW WARFIGHTER'S RIFLE

The new LSFW/BERETTA RM277 will also be made in a civilian configuration, but as yet there is no projected MSRP. This from the Beretta WEBSITE:

The NGSW PROGRAM explained

• The Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW) program seeks to replace the current M4A1 Carbine and M249 Light Machine Gun in the US Army squads with a Rifle and Automatic Rifle family firing a common 6.8mm US Army designed projectile
• General Dynamics – Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS) was originally issued a contract to develop prototype weapon systems. LoneStar Future Weapons assumed the prime contractor role in April, 2021
• Beretta is a proud member of the LoneStar Future Weapons team, together with True Velocity as the ammunition partner

• Beretta had engineers embedded with the GD-OTS design team to assist with the R&D improvements and final design. Beretta also manufactured components for the second round of prototype testing, as well as numerical analysis support taking advantage of Beretta’s extensive finite element analysis and simulation capability
• The NGSW Team has successfully delivered the PT#2 “Prototype Testing #2” weapon samples and is now awaiting the Army’s final decision on the production NGSW contract award
• Beretta USA’s new flagship production facility in Tennessee can support high-volume manufacturing expansion should we win the production NGSW contract.

The innovative RM277 Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW) from LoneStar Future Weapons (LSFW), deliver maximum lethality with minimum burden to the US Warfighter.  Beretta is a proud member of the LSFW Team,  providing Research & Development support and future high-volume manufacturing capabilities at its new Gallatin, TN, facility. Minimize Soldier LoadWeapon meets all weight requirements.

The RM277 Rifle Explained
Reduced Signature
Innovative suppressor design that minimizes flash and reduces sound levels to less than the requirement while lasting the life of the barrel.
Controllable and Accurate Fires
Patented Short Recoil, Impulse Averaging (SRIA) technology results in high performance, lightweight weapons that are controllable (Reduced felt Recoil) for accurate long-range engagements.
Common Architecture
Rifle and AR are nearly identical offering many advantages including reduced development and schedule risk, rapid reliability advantages including reduced development and schedule risk, rapid reliability growth, simplified logistics support and training, and lower life cycle cost.
Low Risk
Experienced, knowledgeable team selected from the best in the industry. Our team has a long history of managing major defense programs for design, development and production. The weapon system utilizes mature technologies proven in the other programs.

The Bullet Points

• Maximum lethality, minimum burden
• Compact and lightweight. Maximizes Squad mobility
• Provides stable and accurate automatic fire
• Delivers long range lethality
• Common architecture for rifle and automatic rifle
• Designed specifically around the 277 TVCM cartridge: designed specifically utilizing Composite Materials. Advanced Composite Cartridge Case minimizes weight. Compacted Propellant Technology minimizes case volume and weight
• Gas and recoil operated, impulse averaged, air cooled, magazine fed rifle/automatic rifle
• Short recoil, impulse averaging technology Minimizes recoil loads and weight; enables controllable, accurate automatic fire
• Dual firing modes. Closed bolt in semi-automatic mode. Open bolt in automatic mode.
• Ambidextrous controls