FN America Secures DoD Contract for M240/M249 Machine Gun Barrels
It should come as no surprise to any gun owner that barrels may wear out, and machine guns are no exception. FN America has been awarded a $6.9 million contract by the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime for the supply of M240 and M249 machine gun barrels. The order, to be fulfilled across nine deliveries, underscores FN’s longstanding partnership with DLA Land and Maritime, a key combat support agency that provides spare parts for land-based and maritime weapon systems. Serving over 20,000 customers across all U.S. military branches, civil agencies, and other DoD organizations, DLA ensures the readiness of critical weapon systems in the field.
The M240 general-purpose machine gun, based on the FN MAG 58, has been a cornerstone of U.S. military operations since the late 1970s. FN America has developed multiple variants, including the M240 coaxial, M240B, M240L, M240D, and M240H, tailored to diverse mission requirements. Similarly, the FN® M249, in service since 1986, remains a vital asset for the U.S. military and is used by over 30 countries worldwide.
“The contract to provide these barrels for M240 and M249 machine guns is a testament to our partnership with the U.S. DoD, which dates back nearly five decades,” said Mark Cherpes, President and CEO for FN America, LLC. “We are honored to support the U.S. military with the highest-quality cold hammer-forged barrels. The durability and accuracy of FN barrels provide our servicemen and women with the most effective and highest-performing products available.”
FN America is one of the largest suppliers of small arms to the U.S. military. In addition to the M240 and M249, the company also holds contracts for the FN MK 46, MK 48, MK 17, and MK 20 SSR for U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), alongside other critical defense contracts.
For more details on FN America’s military product line or current U.S. military contracts, visit www.fnamerica.com.
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