The Barrett MRAD (Multi-Role Adaptive Design) is a sniper rifle based on the Barrett M98B that was one of the candidates in USSOCOM's Precision Sniper Rifle project, requiring sub-MOA accuracy in a 10-round group at ranges up to 1,500 metres, provision of Picatinny rails, an easily changed barrel, and a weight of less than 18 pounds loaded. The MRAD ultimately lost out to the Remington MSR, but USSOCOM later initiated the Advanced Sniper Rifle project that resulted in the MRAD's selection after the MSR underperformed. Among many changes to the MRAD version from the standard 98B is a side-folding stock. At SHOT 2020, Barrett unveiled the MRAD SMR (Single Mission Rifle), which features a fixed barrel and buttstock and is 2.5 lbs lighter as a result.
