#1: Next Generation Squad Weapons Contract SIG SAUER was honored to be selected for the Next Generation Squad Weapons System (NGSW) by the U.S. Army in April after a rigorous 27-month testing and evaluation process. The system includes the SIG FURY Hybrid Ammunition (6.8 Common Cartridge), SIG-LMG Automatic Rifle , the SIG MCX-SPEAR Rifle and the SIG SLX Suppressors. Ron Cohen, President and CEO of SIG SAUER, commented “The U.S. Army is taking a bold step toward command of the 21st century battlefield and SIG SAUER is immensely proud to be the selected provider for this historic revolution in infantry weapons. The fielding of the SIG SAUER Next Generation Squad Weapons System will forever change the dynamic of military engagement for America’s warfighters with American innovation and manufacturing.”