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title: Lightweight Small Arms Technologies
type: technology
url: "https://www.envisioning.com/research/aegis/lightweight-small-arms-technologies"
hub: aegis
summary: Caseless ammunition and advanced materials reducing soldier-carried weapon weight
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# Lightweight Small Arms Technologies

Caseless ammunition and advanced materials reducing soldier-carried weapon weight
- Technology Readiness Level: 5/9
- Impact: 4/5
- Investment: 4/5
Lightweight Small Arms Technologies (LSAT) encompasses caseless ammunition, telescoped rounds, and advanced materials to reduce soldier load. Research and development. Applications: infantry weapons, logistics. Benefits: lighter ammunition, reduced burden.

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Source: Envisioning — Technology Research Institute (https://www.envisioning.com/research/aegis/lightweight-small-arms-technologies)