SCAR replaces G3 of the Portuguese Army

Until today, the Portuguese Army has been using the G3 from Heckler and Koch as their assault rifle. However, it is likely to be phased out now, as the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has awarded a contract to FN Herstal on behalf of Portugal. By 2022, they will procure around 11,000 5.56 mm SCAR-L STD assault rifles (14.5 inch barrel), 300 7.62 mm SCAR-H, as well as 450 7.62 SCAR-H PRs (Precision Rifle). They will also purchase 1,700 FN40GL 40 mm grenade launchers for the SCAR. Machine guns are also included in the contract - 850 5.56 Minimi Mk3 and 320 units of 7.62 mm Minimi Mk3.

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