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D&S 2019: China unveils new 5.8mm assault rifle

14th November 2019 - 01:00 GMT | by Gordon Arthur in Beijing

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Troops of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) were carrying a new type of assault rifle at the recent massive military parade in Beijing on 1 October, with expectations that it will replace the incumbent QBZ-95 bullpup that was introduced in 1997.

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Gordon Arthur is the Asia Pacific editor for Shephard Media. Born in Scotland and educated …

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