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Australian Defence Force to acquire 8,500 additional EF88 Austeyr rifles

13 JULY 2020

by Gabriel Dominguez

The Department of Defence (DoD) in Canberra announced on 13 July that it will procure an additional 8,500 Enhanced F88 (EF88) Austeyr 5.56 mm rifles to supplement the 30,000 rifles of the same type Thales Australia has been delivering to the Australian Defence Force (ADF) under an August 2015 contract.

Minister for Defence Linda Reynolds said in a statement that the acquisition of the additional EF88s will not only improve the overall capability of the ADF but will also provide a "welcome boost to the workforce in regional Australia", pointing out that the rifles will be manufactured at the Thales Australia site in Lithgow, New South Wales.

"This acquisition will allow the retirement of older weapons, reducing the cost of sustainment, maintenance and training," said the minister, adding that, compared with previous rifles, the EF88 "has significantly improved the capability of the soldier through improved range, accuracy, ergonomics and reduced system weight".

The additional rifles, which are being delivered under the lethality element of the 'Soldier Modernisation Programme', will enable increased access to the EF88 across the full and part-time force, particularly the army's 2nd Division, said the minister.

The announcement comes after the DoD awarded Thales Australia an AUD100 million (USD70 million) contract in August 2015 for the production of 30,000 units of the F90 bullpup assault rifle – which is known as the EF88 rifle in ADF service – and approximately 2,500 units of the Steyr Mannlicher SL40 integrated grenade launcher, both of which would be supplied over a period of six years.

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An Australian soldier carrying an EF88 Austeyr 5.56 mm rifle. Canberra announced on 13 July that it will procure 8,500 additional units of this weapon for the ADF. (Australian Army)

https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/australian-defence-force-to-acquire-8500-additional-ef88-austeyr-rifles

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Bundeswehr's G36 rifle replacement reportedly delayed, MG4 A3 LMG to be delivered in 2021

12 JUNE 2020 00:00 GMT+0

by Nicholas Fiorenza

Parliamentary approval of the replacement of the Bundeswehr's G36 assault rifle has been delayed again, the Bild am Sonntag newspaper reported on 7 June. The newspaper quoted a German Ministry of Defence (MoD) spokesperson as saying parliament was to consider the issue in October, as opposed to at the end of June as previously planned. Bild am Sonntag blamed a legal complaint filed by an unnamed arms producer.

An MoD spokesperson confirmed to Janes on 10 June that parliament would consider the G36 replacement this year, while refusing to give further details. "The choice of a replacement system will be reached through a fair process with clear and transparent requirements," she said. "The Bundeswehr plans to replace the G36 assault rifle with a new weapon. Until the completion of this process, the G36 assault rifle is operational without restrictions."

Meanwhile, German paratroopers have tested the MG4 A3 light machine gun (LMG) for three weeks on a shooting range in Baumholder, the German Army reported on its website on 3 June.

The MG4 A3 was tested by soldiers led by Staff Sergeant C Meier, a squad leader in Fallschirmjägerregiment (Parachute Regiment) 26, who was quoted as saying, "The light machine gun fills the gap between the G36 rifle and the MG5 machine gun. In operations we use the MG4 for covering [fire] or as an assault element to combat individual or group targets. A rifleman can use the weapon for various attacks: lying, kneeling or even standing. It is an ideal weapon to react to a suddenly appearing enemy."


German paratroopers have tested the MG4 A3 machine gun for three weeks. (Bundeswehr/Maximilian Schulz)

https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/bundeswehrs-g36-rifle-replacement-reportedly-delayed-mg4-a3-lmg-to-be-delivered-in-2021

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Kijk het kaliber 6.8 ....ipv 5.56 ...dus meer power en slagkracht ..ipv twee of drie keer raken ..nu gewoon 1 keer is genoeg.

Zal de trend nu keren ? ...dat er zo over een paar jaar alleen nog maar 6.8 gebruikt gaat worden ?

Alleen als het merendeel van de 5,56 x 45 mm gebruikers daar ook op willen overgaan. De getoonde modellen van Sig Sauer zijn ook geschikt voor 6,5 mm Creedmoor en 7,62 x 51 mm.

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Kijk het kaliber 6.8 ....ipv 5.56 ...dus meer power en slagkracht ..ipv twee of drie keer raken ..nu gewoon 1 keer is genoeg.

Zal de trend nu keren ? ...dat er zo over een paar jaar alleen nog maar 6.8 gebruikt gaat worden ?

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Sig Sauer delivers Next Generation Squad Weapons to U.S. Army for testing

https://armyrecognition.com/june_2020_news_defense_global_security_army_industry/sig_sauer_delivers_next_generation_squad_weapons_to_u.s._army_for_testing.html


The MCX Spear is Sig Sauer's answer to the U.S. Army request for a Next Generation Squad Weapon Rifle.  (Picture source Army Recognition)


The SIG Sauer MG-6.8 is a new light machine gun candidate for Automatic Rifle (NGSW-AR) of U.S. Army Next Generation Squad Weapons NGSW program. (Picture source Army Recognition)

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SIG SAUER Presents 716i TREAD

25. March 2020

SIG SAUER introduced the 716i TREAD, a direct impingement, AR-10 platform that provides versatility for long range shooting and hunting while maintaining a lightweight design for easy carry. According to the company the 716i TREAD is easily customizable with existing TREAD branded accessories.

"The TREAD brand has gained recognition for offering premium products, at a competitive price point, that are designed, engineered and built with the same quality and innovation consumers expect from any SIG SAUER product," said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales.

"The 716i TREAD brings the power of the AR-10 platform to the TREAD series and is an exciting expansion to the line. The rifle is lightweight with premium features right out of the box, and consumers can anticipate an affordable price point."

The new 716i TREAD therefore combines the reliability of SIG's lightweight direct impingement system, paired with the customization of TREAD, chambered in 7.62 NATO.

Julian Hoffmann



https://euro-sd.com/2020/03/news/16754/sig-sauer-presents-716i-tread/

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.338 Nomura Magnum patronen....dammmm...dat ding is een beest !

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U.S. SOCOM receives new Sig Sauer MG 338 lightweight machine gun systems

https://armyrecognition.com/january_2020_global_defense_security_army_news_industry/u.s._socom_receives_new_sig_sauer_mg_338_lightweight_machine_gun_systems.html


Sig Sauer MG 338, now dubbed the Lightweight Machine Gun-Medium (LMG-M) (Picture source: Sig Sauer)

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Over wat voor aantallen hebben we het hier en voor welke eenheden?
De meeste NL eenheden die nu met DMR's werken hebben de HK417 in 7.62x51.

Kan geen andere berichten hierover vinden. Verder verwacht ik dat dit kaliber ter aanvulling is en niet als vervanging van de HK417.

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Netherlands seeks designated marksman rifle

https://www.janes.com/article/93465/netherlands-seeks-designated-marksman-rifle

Over wat voor aantallen hebben we het hier en voor welke eenheden?
De meeste NL eenheden die nu met DMR's werken hebben de HK417 in 7.62x51.

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6.5 mm , we volgen snel de Yanks of gewoon nieuwe NATO standaard?

6.5mm Creedmoor/6.5x51mm is nog niet toegevoegd als NATO standaard (als dat al gaat gebeuren) en vervangt ook niet kaliber 5.56x45mm. Daarvoor kijken ze in de VS eerst nog naar andere kalibers (o.a. 6.8mm SPC).

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Netherlands seeks designated marksman rifle

https://www.janes.com/article/93465/netherlands-seeks-designated-marksman-rifle

6.5 mm , we volgen snel de Yanks of gewoon nieuwe NATO standaard?

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Netherlands seeks designated marksman rifle

https://www.janes.com/article/93465/netherlands-seeks-designated-marksman-rifle

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FN Herstal from Belgium to deliver SCAR-H PR Precision Rifles 7.62 mm caliber to French Army

https://armyrecognition.com/december_2019_global_defense_security_army_news_industry/fn_herstal_from_belgium_to_deliver_scar-h_pr_precision_rifles_7.62_mm_caliber_to_french_army.html


The FN Herstal FN SCAR®-H PR precision rifle in 7.62x51 mm NATO caliber will replace the old FR-F2 in service with the French army since 1986.

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FN SCAR®-SC Subcompact Carbine: 2 calibers available (de volgende fabrikant aan de 7,62x35mm)

The newest development in small caliber weapons by FN Herstal, the FN SCAR®-SC subcompact carbine, will be showcased in its two available calibers: 5.56x45mm/.223 Rem or 7.62x35mm/.300 BLK. Regardless of the caliber, the FN SCAR®-SC features a standard telescopic buttstock allowing a 3-position length adjustment and is available with a wide choice of buttstock types (short telescopic buttstock, foldable or fixed adjustable buttstock, or foldable, adjustable offset buttstock for use with helmet visor) to fulfil the specific needs of the users. Similarly, all FN SCAR®-SC variants are available with a receiver with Picatinny type side rails or with KeyMod receiver.

https://www.fnherstal.com/en/news/fn-herstal-milipol-2019

https://www.fnherstal.com/en/product/fn-scar-sc