This is a bit dated as it was posted last month, but it is interesting to see what Task & Purpose has to report on the ongoing NGSW programme of the U.S. Army to replace the M16/M4 and the M249 as it may also influence the development of future airsoft guns... "The Army is working to switch from the 5.56 mm ammo to the 6.8 mm next generation squad weapon. This is a future weapons program that includes the MG 6.8mm which we've acquired some new animations to.

Task & Purpose put out a video on what will be the replacement of the M4s and M249s of the U.S. Army in the future, the Next Generation Squad Weapons... "Former Army Infantryman Iraq War veteran gives the Next Generation Squad Weapon rundown. These three companies are in competition to replace the M-16, M-249 SAW and the M-240 bravo with the NGSW.