The Army today began evaluating options for a possible new rifle competition and expects by next summer to have an approved set of requirements for the service's premiere individual weapon system, according to top Army officials. "I've directed [Training and Doctrine Command] to update the carbine requirement, informed by a comprehensive analysis of the latest in small-arms technology," Army Secretary Pete Geren said this morning during an industry day briefing. Information about manufacturers' capabilities gleaned from the industry day will...
