A New LMG for the Hungarian Defense Forces: The Gestamen G224 | EnforceTac 2025

Gestamen has developed the G224 light machine gun to modernize the Hungarian Defense Forces' squad automatic weapon lineup, offering a domestic alternative to legacy designs like the M249 SAW and FN Minimi. Chambered in 5.56 NATO, the G224 is a gas-operated, air-cooled, belt-fed LMG with a quick-detach barrel featuring trapezoidal cooling fins for better heat dissipation. Unlike traditional belt-fed-only LMGs, the G224 also includes a STANAG magazine well, allowing compatibility with standard AR-15 magazines for added versatility in the field. Built with a monolithic forged receiver and a side-folding, telescopic stock, this LMG is designed for durability, adaptability, and modern battlefield effectiveness. With the Hungarian military set to field this weapon in the coming years, could the G224 be a worthy successor to the M249 SAW and FN Minimi in NATO arsenals?

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