The M240L, originally adopted in 2010, was developed through a joint effort between FN and the U.S. Army to produce a lighter but equally durable medium machine gun. It features an 18 percent weight reduction compared to its predecessor, the M240B, achieved by integrating titanium components and using new manufacturing techniques.
“The M240L continues the collaborative effort between FN, the U.S. Army and the individual soldier to provide the most effective weapon systems for the warfighter,” said Mark Cherpes, President and CEO for FN America, LLC. “The development saw the introduction of new materials along with new manufacturing techniques that have paved the way for the future generation of military equipment. We are extremely proud of this product and look forward to working with the US Army to deliver against this contract.”
The M240 general purpose machine gun, chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO and derived from the FN MAG 58, was adopted by the US military in the late 1970s. It has remained in active service, with FN producing multiple variants such as the M240B, M240L, M240D, M240H, and M240 coaxial models.
FN has been a longstanding supplier of small arms to the US military and is committed to developing innovative defence technology. Alongside the M240 series, the company holds contracts for other systems including the FN M249, and the MK 46, MK 48, MK 17, and MK 20 SSR for USSOCOM.
