Why the Military Ditched 5.56 and 7.62 for a Caliber That Changes Everything!
This video discusses the U.S. military's adoption of the new 6.8x51mm cartridge, branded as the .277 Fury, for its Next Generation Squad Weapon program. The change is driven by a need for a more effective round against modern threats, particularly those with advanced body armor, addressing perceived deficiencies of the 5.56mm and 7.62mm calibers in recent conflicts. The shift signifies a departure from decades of standardization.









