| Remington R4 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Assault rifle Semi-automatic rifle Carbine |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2012–present |
| Wars | ISIL insurgency in the Philippines Islamic State insurgency in Iraq (2017-present) |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Remington Arms CompanyGovernment Arsenal |
| Produced | 2012 – c. 2020 |
| Specifications | |
| Barrel length | R4 Patrol/Operator/Enhanced: 11.5 in (290 mm) R4 Patrol/Operator/Enhanced: 14.5 in (370 mm) R4 Patrol/Operator/Enhanced: 16 in (410 mm) R4 Patrol 20 in (510 mm)[1][2][3] |
| Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO |
| Caliber | 5.56mm |
| Action | Gas-operated,direct impingement[4] |
TheRemington R4 is a firearms platform based on theAR-15/M16/M4/M4A1 series designed and manufactured byRemington Arms.[5][6]
In 2012, when the R4 was introduced, the platform was available in four variants: the 7-inch R4-C, 11.5-inch R4-E, 14.5-inch R4 and 20-inch R4-M.[6][5][7] In 2018, the platform changed to three variants: the R4 Patrol, R4 Operator, and R4 Enhanced.[4]
In 2012, theQueensland Police Service placed an order for 420 R4 carbines at a cost of almostAUD$1 million to replace theRuger Mini-14.[8]
In 2013, Remington announced it had been awarded aUS$47 million contract by theArmed Forces of the Philippines, for thePhilippine Army and thePhilippine Marine Corps, placing an order for over 40,000 R4 carbines.[9] The Armed Forces of the Philippines later increased the order to 63,286 R4s which are designated as the R4A3 which is equivalent to the Colt M4 R0977 model and replaces early model M16s.[10][11][12]
In March 2015, Remington announced that it would offer the R4 to the civilian market.[13]
In July 2018, Remington announced that it had been awarded aUS$28 million contract by theUnited States Army for 5.56mm carbines on behalf of key international allies.[14][15]
In 2019, Remington unveiled a modified version of the R4, intended to function as abattle rifle by firing the more powerful7.62×51mm NATO cartridge.[16]
Australia: Used by theQueensland Police Service.[17]
Iraq: Used by theIraqi Special Operations Forces.[18]
Philippines: Used by thePhilippine Army and thePhilippine Marine Corps as its next standard-issue rifle.[19][20]
