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Special Operation Forces

Rumors: Is DELTA switching from HK to SIG?

The text discusses rumors surrounding the use of the HK416 by US special units Delta and DEVGRU, with recent images from Israel suggesting the use of SIG MCX Spear LT. The speculation includes the adoption of SIG MCX LT as the successor to HK416 by Delta or only the president's security detail. DEVGRU is also mentioned to be using NOVESKE with .300 BLK.

10/27/2023  By Redaktion

The two leading US special units Delta and DEVGRU use or have used the HK416 - or have they used the HK416? Recent images from Israel fuel rumors: you can see members of the 1st SFOD-D of the US Army - known as Delta or CAG - guarding the hotel where President Biden will be staying on October 18, 2023 in Tel Aviv, Israel. The weapons they have: They have a SIG MCX Spear LT.

The unconfirmed rumor: "The Unit" has adopted the SIG MCX LT 10.5"/14.5" 5.56 as the successor to the HK416 under the designation Close Support Assault Weapon (CSAW). Or only the president's personal protection detail/PSD?

Here is the breakdown of the weapon and all attachments:

DEVGRU, on the other hand, is said to currently be using NOVESKE with .300 BLK: WEAPONS: IS DEVGRU DROPPING THE HK416?

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