Terrorists in the Pahalgam attack were armed with AK-47s and US-made M4 carbine rifles, killing 26 individuals, mostly tourists. Experts note that the American weapon is now increasingly being used by ...

The M4/M4A1 5.56mm Carbine is a lightweight, gas operated, air cooled, magazine fed, selective rate, shoulder fired weapon with a collapsible stock. It is now the standard issue firearm for most ...

The rifle's design has evolved, leading to variants like the M4 and specialized models used by special operations forces. While new systems like the M27 IAR and SIG Spear are set to replace the ...

the Mk16 Special Operations Forces Combat Assault Rifle is a gas-piston operated 5.56 carbine that features a modular design to allow the operator to configure the rifle for specific missions.