September 20, 200619 yr From Jane's Defence Weekly UK shortlists sniper rifle candidates By Andrew White Jane's Land Reporter London The UK's Defence Procurement Agency (DPA) has shortlisted companies to supply its new sniper rifle, which is expected to replace Accuracy International's (AI's) L96 sniper rifle. AI, Blaser Jagdwaffen (represented by Beechwood Equipment of the UK) and PGW Defence Technologies Inc Timberwolf (backed by Colt Canada Sales and Service) made the final shortlist to supply the weapon. The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has expressed an interest in replacing the 7.62 mm L96 weapon with a .338-cal rifle. The DPA is also looking for a sniper rifle night sight to accompany the new weapon. Decisions on both systems are expected by the end of the first quarter of 2007. [mmmmm .... Timberwolf .... anyone have $10k laying around that they want to contribute to my Christmas list ? ]
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