美国陆军卡宾枪替换项目至今历时3年有余,轻武器生产商们为此项目展开激烈竞争,其最终目标是为美国陆军现役和后备役士兵提供100万支卡宾枪。这种卡宾枪适合机动部队使用,如伞兵、特种兵、乘车士兵、后勤保障士兵及其他不需要全尺寸步枪的非步兵人员。2013年,美国陆军将选择3家竞标商, The U.S. Army Carbine Replacement Project has lasted more than three years and light weapons manufacturers have fiercely contested this project with the ultimate goal of providing 1 million carbinees to US Army active and reserve soldiers. Such carbines are suitable for use by mobile units such as paratroopers, special forces, car soldiers, logistics guards and other non-infantry personnel who do not require full-size rifles. In 2013, the U.S. Army will select three bidders,