
Germany’s Ministry of Defense said Monday it selected C.G. Haenel for its $296 million program to replace its G36 rifles, beating out incumbent manufacturer Heckler & Koch (H&K), which has supplied the weapon since the mid-1990s. Heckler & Koch was considered the favorite to win the program, with the company’s CEO announcing plans to “examine the legality of the decision” and exploring a potential protest. “This announcement comes as a surprise considering Heckler & Koch’s historically leading position in the…