Thales developing new 6.8mm close combat weapon

In collaboration with Army Headquarters (AHQ), Thales Australia has revealed to DTR that it is developing a next-generation individual weapon chambered in 6.8mm calibre.

“Army Headquarters wants to see the local development of a domestic 6.8mm weapon system that will be able to compete against the selected NGSW solution under Tranche 2 of Land 159.”

Matthew Duquemin, Thales Australia’s Programs & Services GM