Barrett Firearms has unveiled the next-generation 30mm Precision Grenadier System (PGS), a modular shoulder-fired weapon designed to enhance US Army infantry lethality and counter emerging battlefield threats, including drones and entrenched targets.
The semi-automatic, shoulder-fired 30mm grenade rifle integrates advanced fire control, optics, and ammunition systems to deliver precision firepower against covered positions and low-flying unmanned aerial systems (UAS). In addition to the handheld variant, Barrett is also developing a vehicle-mounted remote weapon system version for use in armored and mechanized formations, further expanding the PGS’s battlefield versatility.
Barrett’s PGS program rollout is structured across three development stages, emphasizing rapid deployment and modular upgrades. The Mod 0 variant, expected to enter field testing by 2026, will feature a disturbed-reticle fire control system, five-round magazine, and four ammunition types tailored for multi-role operations. The Mod 1 version, due in 2027, will introduce proximity-fused grenades and enhanced counter-drone functionality, while the final Mod 2 iteration will integrate airburst munitions and upgraded fire control for squad-level precision strikes.
As part of the US Army’s Soldier Lethality portfolio, the PGS aims to bridge the gap between small arms and indirect fire systems, providing dismounted units with a powerful, lightweight alternative to artillery or air support. Built with lessons learned from the XM25 Counter Defilade Target Engagement System, the new Barrett PGS emphasizes simplicity, modularity, and reliability — employing a semi-automatic, magazine-fed design compatible with programmable ammunition and next-generation optics.
