It looks as if they are finally realizing that going to war with a high powered .22 varmint rifle is becoming a lesson in futility.
"The ultimate objective of the program is to acquire and field a 7.62mm ICSR that will increase Soldier lethality."
http://www.guns.com/2017/08/07/army-looking-for-up-to-50000-new-select-fire-7-62mm-service-rifles/
"The ultimate objective of the program is to acquire and field a 7.62mm ICSR that will increase Soldier lethality."
http://www.guns.com/2017/08/07/army-looking-for-up-to-50000-new-select-fire-7-62mm-service-rifles/