Ammunition manufacturer True Velocity in early January finalized delivery of more than 625,000 rounds of the company’s proprietary composite-cased 6.8 mm ammo to the U.S. Army for consideration in the program.
The Army is looking to replace the standard 5.56x45 mm round, according to a company statement. The U.S Army’s next-generation squad weapon program is experimenting with composite-cased 6.8 mm ammunition, which may help lighten soldiers’ loads.
https://www.nationaldefensemagazine...y-taking-serious-look-at-composite-cartridges
The Army is looking to replace the standard 5.56x45 mm round, according to a company statement. The U.S Army’s next-generation squad weapon program is experimenting with composite-cased 6.8 mm ammunition, which may help lighten soldiers’ loads.
https://www.nationaldefensemagazine...y-taking-serious-look-at-composite-cartridges