US EditionCanada Orders 30,000 New Modular Rifles from Colt Canada for Army
The $307 million deal accelerates delivery by two years and includes 80% Canadian-made content, supporting 70 new jobs and $10 million annual GDP contribution, officials said.
- On Thursday, the federal government announced a $307 million deal with Colt Canada to buy 30,000 modular assault rifles for the Canadian Army, with deliveries beginning in 2027.
- Replacing the aging C7 and C8 weapons, which have been in service for more than three decades, the new rifles address equipment now beyond its operational shelf life.
- Secretary of State for Defence Procurement Stephen Fuhr stated the Defence Investment Agency accelerated this purchase by up to two years using special procurement procedures developed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Colt committed to at least 80 per cent Canadian content in the rifles, a move expected to contribute roughly $10 million annually to the gross domestic product and create 70 new jobs.
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The federal replaces old models C7 and C8 with a similar but more modern weapon from the manufacturer Colt. Contract cost: $307 million.
Canada fast-tracks army rifle upgrade with $307M initial order
Canada is fast-tracking the purchase of more than 65,000 new assault rifles, starting with a $307 million order for 30,000 weapons. Built by Colt Canada, the rifles will replace aging C7 and C8 models, marking a push to modernize the army and speed up procurement through a streamlined process.
The 35-year-old Canadian Armed Forces assault rifles will be replaced. The federal government will purchase up to 65,402 new weapons from its military.
The Canadian branch of the Czech group Colt CZ has received a contract from the local government for 4.2 billion crowns. It will modernize over 30,000 army rifles by 2029.
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