The FN SCAR reaches the final milestone for production.\u00a0 Click the READ MORE to read the press release from FN Herstal<\/p>\n
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The SOF Combat Assault Rifle (SCAR) <\/strong><\/p>\n reaches final milestone<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (McLean, VA) May 7, 201 — FNH USA, LLC received notification from the USSOCOM Program Executive Office\u2014SOF Warrior (PEO\u2014SW) that the SCAR Acquisition Decision Memorandum (ADM) was approved and signed on April 14, 2010, moving this FN Herstal (FN) program into the Milestone C phase.\u00a0 This decision authorizes the production and deployment of the Special Operations Forces (SOF) Combat Assault Rifle (SCAR) MK 16 and MK 17, as well as the Enhanced Grenade Launcher Module (EGLM) MK 13.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Following a worldwide solicitation to the military firearms industry, nine vendors submitted a dozen different designs for a new modular, multi-caliber weapons system.\u00a0 The FN SCAR submission was the only weapons system to pass all of the Go\/No-Go criteria and was unanimously chosen in November 2004 by the selection board composed of senior operators from every SOF component.\u00a0 The SCAR is the first new assault rifle procured by the U.S. Military through a full and open competition since the M16 trials were held in the mid-1960s.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tests in reliability, accuracy, safety and ergonomics were administered from August 2005 to September 2008 and were conducted in a variety of environments including urban, maritime, jungle and winter\/mountain operational test scenarios.\u00a0 The SCAR weapons system successfully endured more than two million rounds of ammunition during these trials, therein making it one of the most heavily tested weapons in the history of small arms.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cThe SCAR is one of the most tested small arms in our military\u2019s history and is currently being employed in the fight to defend freedom,\u201d said United States Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee.\u00a0 \u201cProducts of excellence, like the SCAR, represent the continuation of a long and proud tradition of defense manufacturing in South Carolina.\u00a0 I look forward to the continued use of this weapons system.\u201d<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The FN SCAR system consists of two highly adaptable modular rifle platforms and a grenade launcher.\u00a0 Type-designated as the MK 16 MOD 0 5.56mm Special Operations Forces Combat Assault Rifle and the MK 17 MOD 0 7.62mm Special Operations Forces Combat Assault Rifle, both weapons are available with three different barrel lengths optimized for conducting operations in close-quarters combat, standard infantry and longer-range precision fire roles.\u00a0 All SCAR barrels can be easily interchanged by the operator in just minutes to instantly meet the requirements of virtually any mission.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The MK 13 MOD 0 40mm Enhanced Grenade Launcher Module (EGLM) quickly mounts under the barrel of either SCAR platform, providing additional capability to the individual warfighter\u2019s firepower, and can be easily configured for use as a stand-alone weapon as well.\u00a0 Because of the SCAR system\u2019s modular design, ergonomic commonality (100%) and parts commonality (greater than 80%), it represents a significant reduction in training costs and life-cycle support.\u00a0 The weapon system\u2019s open architecture is designed to support future advancements in operational requirements including ammunition, aiming devices, sighting systems and other mission critical equipment.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cThe SCAR weapons system is a major USSOCOM program whose success is a direct result of the effort, commitment and teamwork provided by FN and the U.S. Government.\u00a0 We are extremely pleased to have had the opportunity to work with such a strong team in achieving the Milestone C decision,\u201d said Mark Cherpes, Vice President of Military Operations for FNH USA.\u00a0 \u201cThis milestone signifies that our products are operationally effective and suitable for mass fielding.\u00a0 We believe that the SCAR is the most flexible, reliable and cost-effective small arms weapons system ever offered to America\u2019s servicemen and women, and that it will give them a significant operational advantage in both present and future conflicts.\u201d<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 FN firearms manufactured in the United States are produced by FN Manufacturing in Columbia, SC.\u00a0 The Herstal Group is represented by FNH USA, FN Manufacturing and Browning within the United States and directly employs more than 1,000 individuals.\u00a0 U.S. operations are located in Virginia, South Carolina, Utah and Missouri.\u00a0 FNH USA is the sales and marketing arm of FN.\u00a0 Its corporate mission is to expand the company\u2019s global leadership position in defense, law enforcement and commercial markets by delivering superior products and the finest in training and logistical support.\u00a0 For more information, or to view the entire line of FN products, visit www.fnhusa.com<\/a>.\u00a0 FNH USA, LLC, P.O. 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