Barrett Firearms has unveiled its new 30mm Precision Grenadier System (PGS) — a next-generation shoulder-fired weapon engineered to enhance US Army infantry lethality and counter emerging threats.
The semi-automatic grenade rifle integrates a 30mm launcher, smart optics, and programmable ammunition, enabling soldiers to attack concealed targets and defend against small drones. Barrett is also developing a remote weapon station version for vehicle integration.
To ensure rapid deployment, Barrett is releasing the PGS in phased increments while maintaining a modular open architecture for easy system upgrades. Trials at Picatinny Arsenal will evaluate fuzes, software, and targeting aids, shaping future training and sustainment strategies.
Mod 0 (2026) introduces five-round magazines, multi-role munitions, and a fire control system with disturbed-reticle aiming.
Mod 1 (2027) incorporates proximity-fused ammunition and advanced counter-UAS functions.
Mod 2 completes the evolution with airburst munitions and comprehensive squad-level precision strike capabilities.
The PGS belongs to the Army’s Soldier Lethality initiative, designed to increase dismounted firepower through precision-guided, modular weapon systems. It fills the operational gap between rifles and indirect fire weapons, giving squads the ability to engage targets without calling for artillery or air support.
Drawing on lessons from the canceled XM25 Counter Defilade Target Engagement System, Barrett’s PGS focuses on ease of use, reliability, and modularity, combining semi-automatic operation, magazine-fed efficiency, and advanced targeting optics for superior performance.
