Nato has moved away from those iconic rifles and is going AR everything. Same with uniforms all becoming OCP/Multicam. It’s probably for the best but I’ll miss the uniqueness of the different systems, patterns etc
From a military logistics and training standpoint, one weapon platform with mission specific adaptations is far, far, FAR cheaper and efficient than specialized platforms with standardized accessories and ammo.
That’s what the AK accomplished, (pulling this part out of my ass:) while not having the modern development that AR has provided.
Nato has moved away from those iconic rifles and is going AR everything. Same with uniforms all becoming OCP/Multicam. It’s probably for the best but I’ll miss the uniqueness of the different systems, patterns etc
M16: Big, long boomer certified AR
M4: Optic and broomstick dong AR
Mk18,GAU5A etc: Smol AR
M27,M110 etc: AR with bipod
From a military logistics and training standpoint, one weapon platform with mission specific adaptations is far, far, FAR cheaper and efficient than specialized platforms with standardized accessories and ammo.
That’s what the AK accomplished, (pulling this part out of my ass:) while not having the modern development that AR has provided.