Remington Awarded U.S. Army Carbine Contract

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posted on July 25, 2018
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Remington has been awarded a contract to supply the U.S. Army with Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) 5.56mm Carbines.

This is the second significant award for 5.56 mm carbines to Remington by the U.S. Army on behalf of key international allies. “Remington is proud of our continuing contribution to public safety and our nation’s national security priorities worldwide," said Remington Chief Executive Officer Anthony Acitelli. “We look forward to continuing our daily dedication to the design, production, and delivery of the highest quality military and law enforcement products for our public safety officers, warfighters, and allies alike.”

For more visit, Remington.com.

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