The Czech Army has opened a CZK1.5bn tender to acquire around 8,000 assault rifles and 400 grenade launchers to replace the ageing MAG-58 machine guns.
In addition, the Army also wants to acquire about 1,400 telescope sights with night vision adapters and laser pointers as well as spare parts and ammunition.
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Czech indigenous arms manufacturer Ceska zbrojovka has expressed interest in the contract and is proposing its CZ 805, which can be structured into an assault rifle, a light machine gun or a light sniper gun.
Bidders are required to submit their proposals by 18 December 2009.
