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Designated Marksman Weapon (DMW)

The DMW is provided to specially trained soldiers within our Army to provide target detection, recognition, identification and neutralisation in the field.

Combined with a trained operator, the DMW provides the ability for precise long range suppression and neutralization.

New Zealand Army soldiers using the Designated Marksman Weapon (DMW). The soldiers are silhouetted with the mountain range in the background lit up

The DMW is an ambidextrous, select fire, precision rifle that is mated with a telescopic sight that allows a trained operator to shoot effectively at ranges in excess of 800m.

Calibre 7.62x51mm NATO
Length 1000-1100mm
Weight 6kg
Rate of Fire 600 rounds per minute (in automatic)

To meet mission requirements it can be fitted with a range of ancillaries such as: bipod, suppressors, night vision equipment, blank firing device, and CQB transition sights.

Two soldiers smiling at each other while sitting down in the Waiouru Military Training Area

Two soldiers smiling at each other while sitting down in the Waiouru Military Training Area