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Published On: May 21, 2025 Updated: May 21, 2025 BYLarry Z
SIG SAUER hit a major milestone as the U.S. Army officially gave the “green light” to its cutting-edge Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) systems—the M7 rifle and the M250 belt-fed automatic rifle.
These two advanced firearms have been granted Type Classification – Standard (TC-STD), meaning they’re now approved for widespread military use.

The M7 is set to replace the familiar M4 carbine, while the M250 will phase out the long-serving M249 Squad Automatic Weapon. These upgrades aren’t just cosmetic—the new platforms provide superior range, accuracy, and lethality, delivering significant tactical advantages over older systems.
Simply put, these new rifles ensure that American soldiers can outmatch potential adversaries on future battlefields.
“This approval underscores the Army’s commitment to giving soldiers next-level firepower,” said Steve Rose, SIG SAUER‘s Executive Vice President of Defense Strategies Group. “The M7 and M250 represent a transformative leap in combat capability.”
The Type Classification milestone confirms these firearms have passed rigorous performance, safety, and reliability tests.
Moving from the testing phase into standard issue means simplified logistics: streamlined procurement, consistent training, and easier maintenance across all Army units.
The NGSW program, kicked off by the Army in 2017, aims to revolutionize combat effectiveness for infantry soldiers.
After a demanding 27-month prototype and testing phase, SIG SAUER’s XM7 and XM250 were chosen in April 2022.
Now, as officially standardized platforms, they’re ready for widespread fielding, ensuring U.S. troops maintain tactical superiority well into the future.
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