The US Particular forces Command, USSOCOM, awarded Sig Sauer a framework contract value as much as $5 million with a time period of 5 years for the supply of SIG MCX Rattler subcompact assault rifles. These are to be procured in caliber 5.56 mm x 45 in addition to .300 BLK (7.62 mm x 35).
German web site Soldat & Technik stories that SL collection silencers, magazines, interchangeable pipe kits, cleansing provides and colour marking kits for force-on-force coaching and different equipment and coaching companies are additionally included within the scope of supply.
As early as Could 19, 2022, USSOCOM had declared its intention to introduce the Rattler as a Private Protection Weapon (PDW). The identify of the undertaking, Diminished Signature Assault Rifle (RSAR) – says all of it. The “assault rifle with diminished signature” is meant to supply the Special Forces with a hid weapon with most firepower.
