Barrett and MARS Win Army’s Precision Grenadier System Competition

Barrett and MARS win Army’s Precision Grenadier System competition

On May 22, 2025, the U.S. Army’s xTech Program announced that the MARS Inc, Barrett team was selected as the winner of the xTech Soldier Lethality competition for the Precision Grenadier System. The Army invited companies to showcase concepts for the PGS requirements. Participants engaged and pitched their technology solutions to the Department of Defense for prize money and the potential to receive a contract award or agreement of up to $2 mill…

Barrett and MARS Inc. win U.S. Army xTech Soldier Lethality competition with 30mm Precision Grenadier System

The PGS is a shoulder-fired, semi-automatic, magazine-fed system that integrates weapon, ammunition, and fire control for rapid precision engagements. It is intended to destroy enemy personnel in defilade and counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) at close range. Barrett and MARS Inc. have expressed pride in supporting U.S. and allied warfighters with this new capability. Bryan James, CEO of Barrett, stated: “For decades, Barrett has changed the …