The FN Minimi (short for French: mini-mitrailleuse; "mini machine gun") is a Belgian 5.56mm or 7.62mm light machine gun, also classified as a squad automatic weapon developed by Ernest Vervier for FN …

The world famous FN MINIMI ® 5.56 Light Machine Guns MK1 and MK2 have been adopted by 70 countries worldwide as a standard issue for regular and special forces.

Aug 27, 2025 · The FN Minimi 7.62 Mk3, a third-generation light machine gun, combines power and lightness while offering significant improvements in ergonomics and mobility. This weapon is …

The black polymer pistol grip from the FAL and FNC rifles was initially used, but the Minimi is currently fitted with a modified grip with lateral grooves, installed at a smaller angle to the receiver. The Minimi …

The Minimi is a late Cold War era light machine gun of Belgian origin. This was at first developed by FN Herstal in the 1970's in 7.62mm NATO as a lighter alternative to the FN MAG.

In November 2013, FN Herstal unveiled the Mk3 version of the Minimi light machine gun the Minimi 5.56 Mk3 and the Minimi 7.62 Mk3. The Mk3 upgrades were based on operational experience and user …

The FN MINIMI is a Belgian light machine gun developed by Fabrique Nationale in the late 1970s. Chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO, it was designed to provide infantry units with a highly portable and …

The FN® M249 SAW (also known as the FN MINIMI®) has been a mainstay throughout the U.S. military since 1986 and is currently in service in more than 30 countries.

May 30, 2022 · The Minimi prototype was originally designed in 7.62×51mm NATO, and later redesigned for the 5.56 mm cartridge. When the USSOCOM issued the requirements for the Mk 48 Mod 0 in the …

The FN Minimi (short for French: Mini Mitrailleuse; "mini machine gun") is a Belgian 5.56mm Squad Automatic Weapon, or SAW developed by Fabrique Nationale (FN) in Herstal by Ernest Vervier. First...