US SOCOM approves SCAR production
US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) has approved full-rate production for elements of the Special Operations Forces Combat Assault Rifle (SCAR) family of weapons. The approval was granted by SOCOM acquisition officials in late July but was not made public until 16 August. SCAR manufacturer FNH USA said in a statement that its 5.56 mm Mk 16 rifle, 7.62 mm Mk 17 rifle and the 40 mm Mk 13 grenade launcher - each members of the SCAR family - had been cleared for full-rate production