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AUSA 2015: Refined XM25 go for launch

14th October 2015 - 20:14 GMT | by Grant Turnbull in Washington DC

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Budget uncertainty in the US is unlikely to delay the introduction of the army’s long-awaited smart grenade launcher, industry officials have said.  

The XM25 weapon system – which is designed to fire air burst rounds to defeat targets behind cover – is expected to go through its Pre-Production Qualification Test (PPQT) next spring with a Milestone C decision expected in August 2016.

The direct-fire weapon is meant to be shoulder-fired allowing a soldier to use basic rifleman marksmanship skills. 

At present, the weapon system is in the second round of contractor validation testing.

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Grant Turnbull was the editor of Land Warfare International and Digital Battlespace magazines with Shephard …

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