The U.S. Department of Defense recently released a report detailing its requested budget for the 2026 fiscal year. Of the Pentagon’s nearly $962 billion in requested funding for the coming year, approximately 40% — or $384.4 billion — will go towards weapons development and procurement. Even though the DOD’s weapons development and procurement budget accounts for less than half of total U.S. defense spending, it is still more than double the entire military budget of nearly every other country in the world — and the bulk of next year’s weapon acquisition spending is earmarked for the U.S. Navy. According to the report, issued by the Under Secretary of Defense, the DOD has allocated $95.3 billion for naval weapons and equipment procurement, a more than 16% increase from fiscal 2025, and tens of billions of dollars more than the U.S. Air Force or U.S. Army procurement budgets. The U.S. Navy is also set to receive an additional $29.2 billion in funding for weapons research, development, testing, and evaluation — a $3.2 billion increase from 2025. The Navy’s unmatched weapons procurement budget directly reflects the branch’s unique geopolitical importance. Essential for sustaining land-based combat operations, U.S. Navy vessels can deliver food, equipment, fuel, and firepower across the world’s oceans. With bases spanning four continents and ships deployed around the world, the Navy can also respond quickly to international crises. Even in peacetime, the U.S. Navy serves as a guarantor of global trade and commerce — 90% of which is transported by ship. The Navy also helps maintain peace by deterring foreign aggressors, both through its forward presence and fleet of submarines armed with nuclear ballistic missiles. With an eye toward maintaining American naval superiority, at least twenty separate U.S. Navy weapons programs have been outlined for fiscal 2026, 15 of which are expected to cost at least $1 billion. Using data from DOD’s annual budget request, 24/7 Wall St. identified the U.S. Navy’s most expensive weapons programs in 2026. We considered all Navy and Marine Corps weapons programs detailed in the report for the coming fiscal year and ranked them by cost projections. All supplemental data is also from the DOD’s report. The weapon systems on this list include fighter and transport aircraft, offensive missiles and munitions, surface ships and submarines, as well as missile defense systems. The costs listed reflect estimates for procurement, research and development, or a combination of both. The collective cost of the systems on this list is expected to exceed $60.6 billion — and much of that spending will go to major defense companies that have been contracted by the Pentagon to develop and manufacture these weapons. Companies awarded these contracts include Boeing, General Dynamics, General Electric, Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), Lockheed Martin, and RTX, formerly Raytheon Technologies. These are the U.S. Navy’s most expensive weapons programs in 2026. Why It Matters The U.S. defense budget is by far the largest in the world, surpassing that of the next nine highest-spending countries combined. Next year, the Defense Department is requesting over $95 billion for naval weapons and equipment procurement alone — more than Germany’s entire defense budget in 2024. Heavy investment in weapons systems for the U.S. Navy directly reflects the branch’s importance to American interests, in times of both war and peace. 20. FFG(X) Constellation Class Guided Missile Frigate Procurement budget for fiscal 2026: $84.2 million Change in funding, FY 2025 to FY 2026: -88.6% (-$654.5 million) Program category: Shipbuilding and Maritime Systems Weapon description: Combat vessel with anti-air, anti-submarine, and anti-surface capability Program service branch: U.S. Navy Primary contractor(s) include: Fincantieri Marinette Marine 19. RAM Rolling Airframe Missile Procurement budget for fiscal 2026: $127.0 million Change in funding, FY 2025 to FY 2026: -13.4% (-$19.7 million) Program category: Missiles and Munitions Weapon description: Defensive, surface-to-air and surface-to-surface infrared missile Program service branch: U.S. Navy Primary contractor(s) include: RTX, RAMSYS GmbH 18. USV Medium and Large Unmanned Surface Vessels Procurement budget for fiscal 2026: $129.6 million Change in funding, FY 2025 to FY 2026: -27.3% (-$48.6 million) Program category: Shipbuilding and Maritime Systems Weapon description: Multi-mission, anti-surface warfare unmanned surface vessel Program service branch: U.S. Navy Primary contractor(s) include: TBD 17. NSM Naval Strike Missile Procurement budget for fiscal 2026: $219.1 million Change in funding, FY 2025 to FY 2026: -10.6% (-$25.9 million) Program category: Missiles and Munitions Weapon description: Offensive, long-range, land and maritime anti-surface missile Program service branch: U.S. Navy Primary contractor(s) include: RTX, Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace 16. Tactical Tomahawk Cruise Missile Procurement budget for fiscal 2026: $946.1 million Change in funding, FY 2025 to FY 2026: +33.7% (+$238.4 million) Program category: Missiles and Munitions Weapon description: Medium- to long-range, subsonic, precision strike cruise missile Program service branch: U.S. Navy Primary contractor(s) include: RTX 15. MQ-25 Stingray Procurement budget for fiscal 2026: $1.1 billion Change in funding, FY 2025 to FY 2026: +168.7% (+$716.9 million) Program category: Aircraft and Related Systems Weapon description: Unmanned aerial refueling, intelligence, reconnaissance, and surveillance drone Program service branch: U.S. Navy / U.S. Marine Corps Primary contractor(s) include: Boeing, Lockheed Martin 14. SM-6 Standard Missile-6 Procurement budget for fiscal 2026: $1.3 billion Change in funding, FY 2025 to FY 2026: +28.5% (+$279.8 million) Program category: Missiles and Munitions Weapon description: Maritime, surface-to-air missile carried by cruisers and destroyers Program service branch: U.S. Navy Primary contractor(s) include: RTX 13. LSM Medium Landing Ship Procurement budget for fiscal 2026: $2.0 billion Change in funding, FY 2025 to FY 2026: +5,435.3% (+$1.9 billion) Program category: Shipbuilding and Maritime Systems Weapon description: Maneuverable, intra-theater, amphibious warfare ship Program service branch: U.S. Navy Primary contractor(s) include: TBD 12. F/A-18 Super Hornet Procurement budget for fiscal 2026: $2.0 billion Change in funding, FY 2025 to FY 2026: +19.4% (+$322.1 million) Program category: Aircraft and Related Systems Weapon description: Carrier-based multi-role tactical fighter and attack aircraft Program service branch: U.S. Navy / U.S. Marine Corps Primary contractor(s) include: Boeing, General Electric 11. T-AO 205 John Lewis Class Fleet Replenishment Oiler Procurement budget for fiscal 2026: $2.0 billion Change in funding, FY 2025 to FY 2026: +690.9% (+$1.8 billion) Program category: Shipbuilding and Maritime Systems Weapon description: Fuel and cargo delivery vessel Program service branch: U.S. Navy Primary contractor(s) include: General Dynamics 10. E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Procurement budget for fiscal 2026: $2.1 billion Change in funding, FY 2025 to FY 2026: +263.7% (+$1.5 billion) Program category: Aircraft and Related Systems Weapon description: Carrier-based, twin-engine, early-warning radar aircraft Program service branch: U.S. Navy / U.S. Marine Corps Primary contractor(s) include: Northrop Grumman, Rolls-Royce, Lockheed Martin 9. CVN Refueling Complex Overhaul Procurement budget for fiscal 2026: $2.3 billion Change in funding, FY 2025 to FY 2026: +52.9% (+$787.3 million) Program category: Shipbuilding and Maritime Systems Weapon description: Modernization of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers Program service branch: U.S. Navy Primary contractor(s) include: HII (Huntington Ingalls Industries) 8. CH-53K Heavy Lift Replacement Helicopter Procurement budget for fiscal 2026: $2.5 billion Change in funding, FY 2025 to FY 2026: -16.9% (-$505.3 million) Program category: Aircraft and Related Systems Weapon description: Marinized heavy-lift helicopter Program service branch: U.S. Navy / U.S. Marine Corps Primary contractor(s) include: Sikorsky, General Electric 7. LPD 17 San Antonio Class Amphibious Ship Procurement budget for fiscal 2026: $2.8 billion Change in funding, FY 2025 to FY 2026: +70.1% (+$1.2 billion) Program category: Shipbuilding and Maritime Systems Weapon description: Transport dock ship Program service branch: U.S. Navy Primary contractor(s) include: HII (Huntington Ingalls Industries) 6. CVN 78 Gerald R. Ford Class Nuclear Aircraft Carrier Procurement budget for fiscal 2026: $3.6 billion Change in funding, FY 2025 to FY 2026: +64.6% (+$1.4 billion) Program category: Shipbuilding and Maritime Systems Weapon description: Aircraft carrier Program service branch: U.S. Navy Primary contractor(s) include: HII (Huntington Ingalls Industries) 5. Trident II Trident II Ballistic Missile Modifications Procurement budget for fiscal 2026: $3.7 billion Change in funding, FY 2025 to FY 2026: +56.4% (+$1.3 billion) Program category: Missiles and Munitions Weapon description: Nuclear-capable, submarine launched ballistic missile Program service branch: U.S. Navy Primary contractor(s) include: Lockheed Martin 4. LHA America Class Amphibious Assault Ship Procurement budget for fiscal 2026: $4.0 billion Change in funding, FY 2025 to FY 2026: +1,760.1% (+$3.8 billion) Program category: Shipbuilding and Maritime Systems Weapon description: Large-deck support craft for ground forces Program service branch: U.S. Navy Primary contractor(s) include: HII (Huntington Ingalls Industries) 3. DDG 51 Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer Procurement budget for fiscal 2026: $5.9 billion Change in funding, FY 2025 to FY 2026: -31.2% (-$2.7 billion) Program category: Shipbuilding and Maritime Systems Weapon description: Anti-air, anti-submarine, and anti-surface capable destroyer vessel Program service branch: U.S. Navy Primary contractor(s) include: General Dynamics, HII Industries 2. SSBN 826 Columbia Class Ballistic Missile Submarine Procurement budget for fiscal 2026: $11.5 billion Change in funding, FY 2025 to FY 2026: +15.9% (+$1.6 billion) Program category: Shipbuilding and Maritime Systems Weapon description: Ballistic missile nuclear deterrent submarine Program service branch: U.S. Navy Primary contractor(s) include: General Dynamics, HII Industries 1. SSN 774 Virginia Class Submarine Procurement budget for fiscal 2026: $12.2 billion Change in funding, FY 2025 to FY 2026: -12.1% (-$1.7 billion) Program category: Shipbuilding and Maritime Systems Weapon description: Nuclear-powered attack submarine Program service branch: U.S. Navy Primary contractor(s) include: General Dynamics, HII Industries The post The U.S. Navy’s Most Expensive Weapons Programs in 2026 appeared first on 24/7 Wall St..
Key Points The M240 naturally fits in as a cornerstone of firepower for the U.S. Army Rangers The M240 boasts an incredible range of nearly 6,000 feet This is just one of the small arms that the U.S. Army Rangers employ on their missions, there are many other weapons like the M240 Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset’s free tool can match you with a financial advisor in minutes to help you answer that today. Each advisor has been carefully vetted, and must act in your best interests. Don’t waste another minute; learn more here.(Sponsor) The M240 naturally fits in as a cornerstone of firepower for the U.S. Army Rangers, with an incredible range of out to nearly 6,000 feet. The Army Rangers use the M240 namely for its proven reliability under extreme conditions, as well as its ability to deliver some serious firepower. This is just one of the small arms that the U.S. Army Rangers employ on their missions. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a closer look at the arsenal of the U.S. Army Rangers and which of their weapons have the longest range. To determine the longest-range guns used by the US Army Rangers, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed guns cataloged by Military Factory, an online database of military vehicles, aircraft, and arms. Out of this catalog of guns, we removed similar guns and guns that are believed to no longer be in use. We ranked the guns according to maximum effective range. We included supplemental data on the type of weapon, year entered service, and the caliber or ammunition used by each gun. Here is a look at the longest-range guns used by the US Army Rangers: Why Are We Covering This? Understanding the weapons and small arms used by today’s militaries gives some insight into a nation’s combat capabilities, or even tactical doctrines. These guns are not just instruments of warfare, but they actually reflect the technological innovation and defense budgets for a given military over the time. By exploring which rifles, sidearms, machine guns, and support weapons are fielded by various armed forces, we can better understand how nations prepare for conflict, defend their interests, and ultimately shape their battlefield effectiveness. 44. Colt M1911 Weapon type: Semi-automatic service pistol Year entered service: 1911 Country of origin: United States Manufacturer: Colt Firearms Caliber of ammunition and feed: .45 ACP, 7-round detachable box magazine Firing action: Single-action; short recoil-operated Maximum effective range: 82 ft. 43. Mossberg Model 590 Weapon type: Pump-action shotgun Year entered service: 1975 Country of origin: United States Manufacturer: O.S. Mossberg & Sons Caliber of ammunition and feed: 12-gauge, 6-, 8-, or 9-round tubular magazine Firing action: Pump-action slide Maximum effective range: 130 ft. 42. Steyr GB Weapon type: Semi-automatic pistol Year entered service: 1974 Country of origin: Austria Manufacturer: Steyr-Daimler-Puch Caliber of ammunition and feed: 9×19 parabellum, 18-round box Firing action: Delayed-blowback Maximum effective range: 147 ft. 41. Beretta M9 Weapon type: Semi-automatic pistol Year entered service: 1990 Country of origin: United States Manufacturer: Beretta Caliber of ammunition and feed: 9x19mm Parabellum, 15-round detachable box magazine Firing action: Semi-automatic, single / double-action pistol Maximum effective range: 164 ft. 40. Colt M45 MEU (SOC) Weapon type: Special forces semi-automatic service pistol Year entered service: 1986 Country of origin: United States Manufacturer: Colt Manufacturing Caliber of ammunition and feed: .45 ACP, 7-round box magazine Firing action: Semi-automatic; recoil-operated Maximum effective range: 165 ft. 39. Glock 19 Weapon type: Semi-automatic service pistol Year entered service: 1988 Country of origin: Austria Manufacturer: Glock Caliber of ammunition and feed: 9×19 parabellum, 15-round detachable box Firing action: Short-recoil / double-action Maximum effective range: 165 ft. 38. SIG-Sauer P226 Weapon type: Semi-automatic handgun Year entered service: 1984 Country of origin: Switzerland Manufacturer: SIG-Sauer Caliber of ammunition and feed: 9×19 parabellum, 12-, 13-, 15-, 17-, 18-, or 20-round detachable box magazine Firing action: Semi-automatic; short-recoil; double-action Maximum effective range: 165 ft. 37. SIG-Sauer P228 Weapon type: Semi-automatic service pistol Year entered service: 1988 Country of origin: Switzerland Manufacturer: SIG-Sauer Caliber of ammunition and feed: 9×19 parabellum, 13-round detachable box magazine Firing action: Semi-automatic; recoil-operated Maximum effective range: 165 ft. 36. Colt / AAI M203 Weapon type: Breech-loading under-barrel grenade launcher Year entered service: 1969 Country of origin: United States Manufacturer: Colf Defense; AAI Corporation; Airtronic Caliber of ammunition and feed: 40x46mm grenade, Single-shot Firing action: Single-shot Maximum effective range: 480 ft. 35. M136 Light Anti-Armor Weapon (AT4) Weapon type: Man-portable disposable anti-armor rocket launcher Year entered service: 1987 Country of origin: United States Manufacturer: Alliant TechSystems Caliber of ammunition and feed: 84mm, Single-shot Firing action: Self-contained recoilless rifle Maximum effective range: 985 ft. 34. M79 Weapon type: Single-shot grenade launcher Year entered service: 1961 Country of origin: United States Manufacturer: Various contractors Caliber of ammunition and feed: 40x46mm, Single shot Firing action: Single-shot, breech-loaded; reusable Maximum effective range: 1,150 ft. 33. M32 MGL Weapon type: Six-shot grenade launcher Year entered service: 2006 Country of origin: United States Manufacturer: Milkor Caliber of ammunition and feed: 40x46mm, Six-shot non-removable rotating cylinder Firing action: Spring-driven rotating cylinder Maximum effective range: 1,315 ft. 32. Mk 14 Mod 0 EBR Weapon type: Designated marksman rifle Year entered service: 2004 Country of origin: United States Manufacturer: Smith Enterprises Caliber of ammunition and feed: 7.62x51mm NATO, 20-round detachable box magazine Firing action: Gas-operated, rotating bolt, semi-automatic Maximum effective range: 1,500 ft. 31. Carl-Gustav M4 (CGM4) Weapon type: Man-portable, shoulder-fired multirole weapon Year entered service: 2014 Country of origin: Sweden Manufacturer: Saab Technologies Caliber of ammunition and feed: 70mm, Single-shot Firing action: Trigger-actuated Maximum effective range: 1,600 ft. 30. Colt M4 Weapon type: Assault carbine Year entered service: 1994 Country of origin: United States Manufacturer: Colt Manufacturing / Remington Arms Caliber of ammunition and feed: 5.56x45mm NATO, 20- or 30-round detachable box Firing action: Gas-operated; semi/full-automatic; locking bolt Maximum effective range: 1,640 ft. 29. Fabrique Nationale FN SCAR (Mk 16 / Mk 17) Weapon type: Automatic assault rifle Year entered service: 2009 Country of origin: United States Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale Caliber of ammunition and feed: 5.56x45mm NATO, 7.62x51mm NATO, 20-(mk 17) or 30-round (mk 16) box magazine Firing action: Gas-operated; rotating bolt Maximum effective range: 1,640 ft. 28. M72 LAW Weapon type: Disposable anti-tank rocket launcher Year entered service: 1963 Country of origin: United States Manufacturer: Talley Industries Caliber of ammunition and feed: 66mm, Single shot disposable tube Firing action: Single-shot; disposable tube Maximum effective range: 1,640 ft. 27. Navy Mark 12 Special Purpose Rifle (Mk 12 SPR) Weapon type: Sniper rifle / designated marksman rifle Year entered service: 2002 Country of origin: United States Manufacturer: Colt Firearms Caliber of ammunition and feed: 5.56x45mm NATO, 20- or 30-round detachable box magazine Firing action: Gas-operated, rotating bolt Maximum effective range: 1,800 ft. 26. Barrett M107 Weapon type: Anti-materiel / anti-personnel sniper rifle Year entered service: 2008 Country of origin: United States Manufacturer: Barrett Firearms Company Caliber of ammunition and feed: .50 BMG (12.7x99mm NATO), 10-round detachable box magazine Firing action: Recoil operated, rotating bolt, semi-automatic Maximum effective range: 1,850 ft. 25. Colt M16A4 Weapon type: Automatic assault rifle Year entered service: 1990 Country of origin: United States Manufacturer: Colt Manufacturing Caliber of ammunition and feed: 5.56×45 NATO, 30-round detachable box magazine Firing action: Gas-operated, semi-automatic, select fire Maximum effective range: 1,968 ft. 24. Colt M4A1 SOPMOD Weapon type: Carbine rifle with special forces modification kit Year entered service: 1993 Country of origin: United States Manufacturer: Colt Firearms / Knights Armament Caliber of ammunition and feed: 5.56x45mm NATO, 30-round detachable box magazine Firing action: Gas-operated; rotating bolt Maximum effective range: 1,968 ft. 23. Colt M16A2 Weapon type: Assault rifle Year entered service: 1983 Country of origin: United States Manufacturer: Colt Defense Caliber of ammunition and feed: 5.56x45mm NATO, 30-round detachable box magazine Firing action: Gas-operated; semi-automatic; select-fire Maximum effective range: 1,969 ft. 22. Heckler & Koch HK G28 Weapon type: Designated marksman rifle Year entered service: 2006 Country of origin: Germany Manufacturer: Heckler & Koch Caliber of ammunition and feed: 7.62x51mm NATO, 10- or 20-round detachable box magazine Firing action: Gas-operated; semi-automatic Maximum effective range: 2,000 ft. 21. Johnson LMG Weapon type: Squad support weapon Year entered service: 1941 Country of origin: United States Manufacturer: Cranston Arms Company Caliber of ammunition and feed: 30-06 Springfield, 25-round detachable box Firing action: Short recoil operated, single-shot, full-automatic Maximum effective range: 2,300 ft. 20. Fabrique Nationale M249 SAW / LMG Weapon type: Light machine gun Year entered service: 1984 Country of origin: United States Manufacturer: FN Manufacturing Caliber of ammunition and feed: 5.56x45mm NATO, 7.62x51mm NATO, 30-round detachable box; 200-round metal link belt Firing action: Gas-operated; open bolt Maximum effective range: 2,600 ft. 19. Fabrique Nationale Mk 48 LWMG Weapon type: Light weight machine gun Year entered service: 2003 Country of origin: United States Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale Caliber of ammunition and feed: 7.62x51mm NATO, Disintegrating belt Firing action: Gas-operated; open bolt; belt-fed Maximum effective range: 2,624 ft. 18. M110 SASS Weapon type: Designated marksman rifle Year entered service: 2007 Country of origin: United States Manufacturer: Knight’s Armament Caliber of ammunition and feed: 7.62x51mm NATO, 10- or 20-round detachable box magazine Firing action: Gas-operated, rotating bolt Maximum effective range: 2,624 ft. 17. Remington M24 SWS Weapon type: Bolt-action sniper rifle Year entered service: 1987 Country of origin: United States Manufacturer: Remington Arms Caliber of ammunition and feed: 7.62x51mm NATO; .338 Lapua Magnum, 5-round internal magazine / 5- or 10-round detachable box magazine Firing action: Manually-operated bolt-action Maximum effective range: 2,624 ft. 16. AirTronic PSRL-1 (RPG-7USA) Weapon type: Anti-armor / anti-personnel should-fired rocket launcher Year entered service: 2009 Country of origin: United States Manufacturer: AirTronic Caliber of ammunition and feed: 40mm, Single-shot; reusable launch tube Firing action: Single-shot Maximum effective range: 2,625 ft. 15. Fabrique Nationale Mk 46 LWMG Weapon type: Light weight machine gun Year entered service: 2003 Country of origin: United States Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale Caliber of ammunition and feed: 5.56x45mm NATO, Disintegrating Belt Feed Firing action: Gas-operated; open bolt; full-automatic Maximum effective range: 2,625 ft. 14. Stoner SR-25 Weapon type: Designated marksman rifle Year entered service: 1990 Country of origin: United States Manufacturer: Knights Armament Caliber of ammunition and feed: 7.62x51mm NATO, 10- or 20-round detachable box magazine Firing action: Gas-operated; rotating bolt; semi-automatic Maximum effective range: 2,625 ft. 13. Remington M40 Weapon type: Bolt-action sniper rifle Year entered service: 1966 Country of origin: United States Manufacturer: Remington Arms Caliber of ammunition and feed: 7.62x51mm NATO, .308 Winchester, 5-round integral box magazine, 5-round detachable box magazine Firing action: Bolt-action, rotating bolt Maximum effective range: 3,280 ft. 12. Saco M60 Weapon type: General purpose machine gun Year entered service: 1957 Country of origin: United States Manufacturer: Saco Defense Caliber of ammunition and feed: 7.62x51mm NATO, Disintegrating link belt of various counts Firing action: Gas-operated open bolt Maximum effective range: 3,280 ft. 11. ST Kinetics Ultimax 100 Weapon type: Light machine gun Year entered service: 1982 Country of origin: Singapore Manufacturer: Chartered Industries of Singapore Caliber of ammunition and feed: 5.56x45mm NATO, 20- or 30-round box magazine or 100-round drum Firing action: Gas-operated; rotating bolt Maximum effective range: 3,280 ft. 10. Saco M60E3 Weapon type: Light machine gun Year entered service: 1986 Country of origin: United States Manufacturer: Saco Defense Caliber of ammunition and feed: 7.62x51mm NATO, 100-round disintegrating link belt Firing action: Air-cooled, gas-operated, disintegrating metallic link-belt Maximum effective range: 3,600 ft. 9. RAI Model 300 / Model 500 (Haskins Rifle) Weapon type: Bolt-action sniper rifle Year entered service: 1983 Country of origin: United States Manufacturer: Jerry Haskins / Research Armament Caliber of ammunition and feed: 12.7x99mm NATO, 7.62x51mm NATO, 8.58x71mm, 4- or 5-round detachable box magazine Firing action: Manually-actuated bolt-action system Maximum effective range: 4,265 ft. 8. Saco Mk 19 Weapon type: 40mm automatic grenade launcher Year entered service: 1967 Country of origin: United States Manufacturer: Saco Defense Industries Caliber of ammunition and feed: 40x53mm, Belt-fed Firing action: Self-powered, air-cooled, belt-fed, blowback-operated Maximum effective range: 4,500 ft. 7. McMillan TAC-338 Weapon type: Sniper rifle Year entered service: 2005 Country of origin: United States Manufacturer: McMillan Tactical Products Caliber of ammunition and feed: .338 Lapua Magnum, .338 Norma Magnum, 5-round magazine Firing action: Manually-actuated bolt action Maximum effective range: 5,250 ft. 6. M67 Recoilless Rifle Weapon type: Portable anti-infantry / anti-armor weapon Year entered service: 1963 Country of origin: United States Manufacturer: State Factories Caliber of ammunition and feed: 90mm, Single-shot Firing action: Recoilless, reusable launch tube Maximum effective range: 5,576 ft. 5. General Dynamics Mk 47 Striker AGL Weapon type: Automatic grenade launcher Year entered service: 2006 Country of origin: United States Manufacturer: General Dynamics Caliber of ammunition and feed: 40x53mm, Belt-fed Firing action: Short-recoil; belt-fed Maximum effective range: 5,600 ft. 4. Fabrique Nationale M240 Weapon type: General purpose machine gun Year entered service: 1977 Country of origin: United States Manufacturer: FN Manufacturing Caliber of ammunition and feed: 7.62x51mm NATO, Disintegrating metal link feed of various counts Firing action: Gas-operated; open-bolt; belt-fed; full-automatic Maximum effective range: 5,905 ft. 3. Browning M2 Weapon type: Heavy machine gun Year entered service: 1921 Country of origin: United States Manufacturer: Saco Defense Industries Caliber of ammunition and feed: .50 BMG, 12.7x99mm NATO, 110-round metallic link belt Firing action: automatic short recoil-operated, air-cooled Maximum effective range: 6,560 ft. 2. FGM-148 Javelin Weapon type: Anti-tank guided missile launcher Year entered service: 1996 Country of origin: United States Manufacturer: Raytheon / Lockheed Martin Caliber of ammunition and feed: 127mm, Single-shot, reusable launcher Firing action: Imaging infrared, impact force solid fuel rocket Maximum effective range: 8,202 ft. 1. FIM-92 Stinger Weapon type: Man-portable air defense missile system Year entered service: 1981 Country of origin: United States Manufacturer: General Dynamics / Raytheon Caliber of ammunition and feed: 70mm, Single-shot Firing action: Shoulder-launcheed, infrared homing portable surface-to-air missile system Maximum effective range: 15,750 ft. The post Army Rangers’ M240 Outguns NATO Rivals at Nearly 6,000 Feet appeared first on 24/7 Wall St..
