New Army "Caliber Configuration Study"

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My only question is, why has AA not designed an LMG for the Grendel? I'm assuming Bill A. doesn't have the proper licensing, correct?

If AA doesn't have the necessary licensing, it shouldn't be difficult to get. I have a friend who used to be a federally-licensed machine gun manufacturer, and his operation was much smaller than Alexander's.

I imagine a big reason AA hasn't developed a Grendel LMG is that there's no assurance it would prove profitable. In 1986, Reagan banned production of new machine guns for civilian enthusiasts, which eliminates that market, and the possibility of military contracts is far too "iffy" to bet on (especially in a non-NATO caliber).