According to a Tweet released by Defence 360° on August 15, 2020, the Portuguese Army already took delivery of approximately 200 Belgian FN Herstal MINIMI Mk3 5.56x45mm light machine guns. A total of 830 MINIMI Mk3 5.56x45mm weapons were purchased in 2019 through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency. Read full Defense News at this link ...
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| Portuguese soldier with Minimi Mk3 5.56mm light machine gun. (Picture source Defence 360°) |

