Barrett is testing a 6.8x51mm caliber conversion kit for the MRAD MK 22 sniper rifle used by the U.S. Army. The company says it is funding the project itself and has not announced pricing or availability.
Barrett is developing a 6.8x51mm caliber conversion kit for the MRAD MK 22 sniper rifle system fielded by the U.S. Army, according to
BarrettPARTNERSHIPBarrett will manufacture the weapon portion of Northrop Grumman's shoulder-fired 25mm Precision Grenadier System at its Nashville facility. The teaming deal also covers integrating an inductive setter so users can program the 25mm ammunition suite.
BarrettEVENTBarrett says a U.S. Marine Corps team of Staff Sgt. Tyler Johnson and Sgt. Spencer Harrell won the 2026 International Sniper Competition using the MRAD MK 22 rifle system. It is the Corps' first win since 2009 and only its second in the event's history.
BarrettCORPORATEBarrett has poured foundations for its Murfreesboro, Tennessee, manufacturing campus, which is set for completion in February 2027. The company says the facility will expand production of military weapons and precision ammunition and add up to 200 jobs.
