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Defense and Security Intelligence and Analysis: IHS Jane's

US special forces prepare for additional SCAR influx

By Andrew White

10/29/2009

Initial fielding of FNH USA's Special Operations Forces Combat Assault Rifle (SCAR) to the US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) is expected to conclude in December and a larger follow-on order is anticipated in early 2010 to fully equip the majority of associated units within the group.

A total of 1,200 Mk 16 and Mk 17 SCAR weapon systems have been delivered to SOCOM to date, but FNH USA told Jane's that it expected a larger order for around 20,000 weapons next year.

The additional orders are expected to include approximately 15,000 5.56 mm Mk 16 SCAR-Light and 5,000 Mk 17 7.62 mm SCAR-Heavy weapons as well as a number of 40 mm Mk 13 Enhanced Grenade Launcher Modules.

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FN Herstal's Mk 16 Mod 0 5.56 mm Special Operations Forces Combat Assault Rifle with an Enhanced Grenade Launcher Module.
FN Herstal's Mk 16 Mod 0 5.56 mm Special Operations Forces Combat Assault Rifle with an Enhanced Grenade Launcher Module.(FN Herstal)

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