U.S. Army awards $4.9 million contract for additional FN® M240L medium machine guns
McLean, VA, July 1, 2025 — Firearms manufacturer FN America, LLC announced on Tuesday (1st) that it has been awarded a $4.9 million contract to supply the U.S. Army with additional units of the FN® M240L medium machine gun.
The M240L was officially adopted by the Army in 2010, as the result of a joint development effort with FN aimed at creating a lighter medium machine gun without compromising performance or durability. The model represents a significant improvement over its predecessor, the FN® M240B, featuring a weight reduction of about 5 pounds — or 18% — achieved through the use of titanium in the construction, including the receiver, as well as new manufacturing methods to adapt to the material’s properties.
“The M240L continues to be the result of a collaborative effort between FN, the U.S. Army, and the soldier, aiming to deliver the most effective weapon systems to the warfighter,” said Mark Cherpes, President and CEO of FN America, LLC. “This development marked the introduction of new materials and manufacturing techniques that paved the way for the next generation of military equipment. We are extremely proud of this product and look forward to working with the U.S. Army to fulfill this contract.”
The M240 general-purpose machine gun, chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO, is derived from the FN® MAG 58 and was adopted by the U.S. Armed Forces in the late 1970s, remaining in continuous service ever since. FN has developed several variants of the system, including the coaxial M240, M240B, M240L, M240D, and M240H versions.
Throughout its history, FN has established itself as one of the largest suppliers of small arms to the U.S. Army, continually investing in innovative technology. In addition to the M240 lineup, the company holds contracts for the FN® M249 light machine gun, as well as the FN® MK 46, MK 48, MK 17, and MK 20 SSR for U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), among other military contracts.
More information about FN’s military product line or current U.S. military contracts can be found on the company’s official website: www.FNAmerica.com.
