15,000th MG5 for the Bundeswehr

With the delivery of the 15,000th universal machine gun MG5 to the Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and Operation of the Bundeswehr (BAAINBw), another important milestone of the framework agreement concluded in 2013 between the Federal Government and HECKLER & KOCH has been reached.

The framework agreement provides for the delivery of up to 22,672 examples of the machine-gun to the Bundeswehr. The handover of the 15,000th of these underscores the trusted and reliable partnership between the Bundeswehr and Heckler & Koch – as well as the clear commitment to Germany's and Europe's security policy responsibilities.

“The MG5 stands like few other systems for innovation, precision, and reliability under all operational conditions,” emphasizes Marco Geißinger, Sales Director of HECKLER & KOCH. “We are proud to equip the soldiers of the Bundeswehr with a powerful and modern system – developed and manufactured in Germany.” Marco Geißinger continues: “The delivery of the 15,000th MG5 shows that we are a reliable partner for our customers even in complex large projects. Our goal is to deliver the highest quality in every phase – from development to manufacturing to delivery.”

With the MG5, HECKLER & KOCH offers the Bundeswehr a robust and precise universal machine gun in caliber 7.62 mm x 51 NATO. It gradually replaces the MG3, which has been used for decades, and impresses in the field with its ease of handling, modular design, and high precision even during sustained fire. HERE are all the details about the weapon.