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France eyes new rifles
The French Army (via its equipment maintenance division SIMMT) has issued a tender for an undisclosed quantity of multi-calibre precision rifles, spare parts and related services.
Bids are due by 15 February.
SIMMT intends to award a seven-year framework contract to a single company. It will acquire between €340,000 ...
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