Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc. has unveiled the next iteration of its 30mm Precision Grenadier System (PGS).
The latest modification (Mod) of the revolutionary weapon was showcased at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) exposition in Washington DC last week.
Barrett and MARS Inc were selected in May as the winners of the xTech Soldier Lethality Competition in support of the U.S. Army’s Precision Grenadier System (PGS) program.
“Announcing these new products at AUSA was the perfect opportunity to showcase how Barrett is utilizing an evolving capability model with upgradable technologies to enhance the operational effectiveness of U.S. and allied forces across all domains.”
Bryan James, Barrett CEO
The PGS is a portable, shoulder fired, semi-automatic, magazine fed grenade rifle. It includes an integrated armament system (weapon, ammunition, fire control) that enables rapid, precision engagements to destroy targets in defilade and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) targets at close range.
Barrett has also revealed it is developing a vehicle mounted remote weapon system (RWS) option which will enable the weapon to be utilized in multiple combat scenarios.
“Barrett continues to rapidly develop the PGS system based on the Picatinny Arsenal requirements to enhance lethality on the modern battlefield. The modular design approach provides immediate capability that is upgradable as technology advances.
The philosophy follows the US Army’s goal to evolve capability to provide an upgradeable solution that can accept technologies as they mature. The PGS will be domestically and internationally available to US-State Department approved customers.”
Cameron Fraser, Barrett’s Program Manager PGS
- The Mod 0 is planned for release in 2026. It will have an advanced disturbed reticle fire control system (FCS), five-round semi-automatic fire, a recoil dampening system, and four supported ammunition types. This provides many solutions for effective engagement on the battlefield.
- The Mod 1 is planned for release in 2027. It will build upon the Mod 0 capabilities, while enhancing CUAS effectiveness. This Mod 1 will have an advanced FCS and proximity fuzed ammunition to increase probability of kill on CUAS.
- The Mod 2 will deliver the required capability of the US Army program of record PGS. This will include Mod 0 and Mod 1 capability alongside further advances in FCS, improving probability of lethality, target engagement/ handoff and HE air-burst capability to provide a true squad level counter defilade munition.
Source: Barrett news release
