Marines To Buy 384 Guns for CH-53Es

The U.S. Marine Corps plans to place a bulk order for 384 GAU-21 (M3M) guns for use on CH-53 heavy-lift helicopters. The contract for the 0.50-caliber weapon, with Belgian arms maker FN Herstal, is being awarded on a sole-source basis to expedite the process. The guns will form part of the common...

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