"Meron" Assault Rifle

Versia unveiles its future weapon model, 'Meron,' at the 2012 Eurosatory Exhibition in Paris.
Is this how the weapon of the future will look? At the 2012 Eurosatory Exhibition in Paris, Israeli company Versia Military Design unveiled a new concept for a future assault rifle with a Bullpup configuration.

Based on the Israeli Tavor, the new rifle was designed as an independent enterprise. It possesses unique design, ergonomic and material characteristics, and constitutes a declaration of intents for Versia’s perception of future trends in the design of small arms.
The weapon was designed to incorporate components and functions currently available for assault rifles into a compact, futuristic unit.

Its prominent characteristics are a polymer casing intertwined with aluminum components, a 5.56 mm diameter design, and full ergonomic compatibility for left-handed and right-handed users.

The weapon includes four Picatinny rails, retractable integral bipods, multiple grip options, a cheek rest, a telescopic stock, a concealable barrel, and a flash suppresser, and also allows for the attachment of optic, silencing, and launcher measures.

Although there has been a decline in the appeal of Bullpup, and the US still has reservations about this configuration, Versia believes that there is room for development in this unique family of firearms. The company wants to elevate it to a level that can compete with weapons such as the M16 and SCAR.