Turkish military gets new rifle

Turkish soldiers are getting a new weapon: the MKEK MPT-76. This shows Turkey's continued resistance to using 5.56x45mm as standard ammunition and sticking with 7.62x51mm NATO (there was also a prototype in the smaller caliber, but after feedback from the troops, the heavier ammunition was preferred). The MPT-76 has been delivered since May 2014, replacing the H&K G3, with its appearance reminding us of another descendant from Oberndorf … More information about the weapon.