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As technological advancements continue to reshape military needs, the Australian Army is investigating potential replacements for the AUG under its Land 159 program. This is akin to the U.S. military's Next Generation Squad Weapon program, illustrating a clear trend towards modernization of infantry weapons.
Companies like Aquero, in partnership with Sig Sauer, are already presenting alternatives that may see trial within the Australian Defence Forces. The potential transition could include weapons that utilize a 6.8mm round, similar to what is being explored by U.S. forces, but the bullpup design may not be entirely phased out just yet, as some newer models could incorporate both traditional and bullpup characteristics.