World Defense Show 2026: Rostec unveils new infantry fighting vehicle
The latest infantry fighting vehicle from Rosoboronexport draws on experience from the war in Ukraine, and is designed to be more lethal and more survivable than its predecessors.
Colt Canada to replace Ranger rifle
Colt Canada has been awarded a contract to replace the Lee Enfield rifle used by the Canadian Rangers, it was announced on 23 June.
The around $1.21 million contract will see the rangers test the new rifle design in the summer of 2015. After the tests, design amendments will be made and Colt Canada will be awarded a second contract to produce 6,500 rifles. These rifles will be phased in from mid-2016 to late-2019.
The rangers are a part of the Canadian armed forces reserve and are detached across coastal, northern and isolated parts of Canada. Colt Canada has been a small arms strategic source for Canada since it was first selected in 1976.
The current Lee Enfield rifles are being replaced due to the declining availability of their spare parts, which may be completely unavailable after 2017.
A Request for Proposal (RFP) for the new Ranger Rifle design was released in September 2014, with Stoeger Canada the successful contender with a customised TIKKA T3 Compact Tactical Rifle. Colt Canada assisted the government in the competitive process to select the design and will produce the rifle for the Canadian Rangers.
Julian Fantino, Associate Minister of National Defence, said: 'The Canadian Rangers play a vital role in Canada's ability to assert sovereignty in the north, and are critically important in the service they provide to the Canadian armed forces. Our government is committed to ensuring they have the tools they need, and on behalf of our government, I want to thank them for all they do to keep our borders and citizens safe and secure.'
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