French armed forces continue the process for the replacement of its old FAMAS assault rifle. The DGA (French Army procurement agency) has just received 2,000 new HK416 F assault rifles for the Army, Navy and Air Forces, bringing the number of assault rifles delivered to date to 53,000 units. A total of 117,000 units will be delivered to the French armed forces by 2028, including 93,000 units by 2025. Read full Defense News at this link ...
The HK416F is now the standard assault rifle for the French armed forces. (Picture source Christophe BARAST/armée de Terre/Défense) |
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