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The Firearm Blog found in basically the last paragraph about Sweden procuring some armored or tracked vehicles that Sweden will be looking to announce the winner for a contract for a new service rifle. Also, this rifle will be purchased jointly with Finland. Sweden wants to replace their FN FNC-based AK5 and HK G3/AK4 rifles, and Finland want to phase out their Valmet RK62 and Sako RK95 rifles.
Of note is that in the article it's hinted that the HK433 might be looked at, as well as maybe the 416 if both countries agree on 5.56mm NATO as the main caliber (Finland mostly uses 7.62x39mm). There's also some suppositions that the 7.62x39mm 433 might see the light of day if Finland keep that caliber. Of course, this is all speculation, but could be interesting to watch.
Of note is that in the article it's hinted that the HK433 might be looked at, as well as maybe the 416 if both countries agree on 5.56mm NATO as the main caliber (Finland mostly uses 7.62x39mm). There's also some suppositions that the 7.62x39mm 433 might see the light of day if Finland keep that caliber. Of course, this is all speculation, but could be interesting to watch.
Sweden And Finland To Work Together To Procure New Service Rifle
Sweden and Finland are going to procure the next service rifle together. Which caliber will they go for, and which rifle?
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