Modular weapon system

A Modular Weapon System is a rifle that has core part which can be switched to give the weapon different capabilities. For example, the Stoner 63, is a 5.56×45mm NATO, Modular Weapon System, using a variety of modular components, it can be configured as a rifle, a carbine, a top-fed light machine gun, a belt-fed squad automatic weapon, or a vehicle mounted weapon. Modularity provides several advantages to military units, such as reduced acquisition and support costs. However, it makes weapons tracking more complicated.^[1]

References

^ * Small Arms Survey (30 August 2012). Small Arms Survey 2012: Moving Targets. Cambridge University Press. pp. 246–. ISBN 978-0-521-14687-6.

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[1] * Small Arms Survey (30 August 2012). Small Arms Survey 2012: Moving Targets. Cambridge University Press. pp. 246–. ISBN 978-0-521-14687-6.

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