Dec 20, 2022 · Heckler & Koch have released a statement and some photographs of the Bundeswehr's new rifles - the G95A1 and the G95KA1 which will enter service in 2024.

The HK416 is the standard assault rifle of the Norwegian Armed Forces and the United States Marine Corps (designated M27), and it has been selected by the French Armed Forces to replace the FAMAS and by the German Army to replace the G36 as the standard issue service rifle.

In late 2022 the German Ministry of Defense officially announced that the HK 416A8 assault rifle has been adopted as the new standard issue rifle for the Bundeswehr, under the official designation of G95A1 (standard rifle) and G95KA1 (short rifle).

Sep 13, 2024 · What appears to be one of the first looks at members of the German armed forces with new 5.56x45mm Heckler & Koch HK416 A8 rifles, also known as G95A1s, has come from an unexpected source: the U.S. Army.

Oct 17, 2023 · There are a multitude of variants of the 416, and I’ll do my best to cover them. The first four variants were available in 10.4”, 14.5”, 16.5”, and 20” barrel configurations. • HK416 - Lacks a firing pin safety or firing pin spring. • HK416 A1 - Features the addition of a firing pin safety and firing pin spring.

Dec 14, 2022 · The ‘System Sturmgewehr Bundeswehr’ or System Assault Rifle Bundeswehr will reportedly be made up of two variants of the HK416 – the G95A1, likely to have a 16.5 inch barrel, and the G95KA1 carbine variant which will have a 14 inch barrel.

Jan 24, 2023 · From 2026, Bundeswehr will receive G95A1 assault rifle as a new standard weapon and G95KA1 (a short version) for specialised forces. Within the framework of this project, the new assault rifles can now be procured for entire Bundeswehr in the coming years.

Mar 1, 2023 · The new Bundeswehr standard rifle, HK416 A8, now named G95 A1, was showcased at the HECKLER & KOCH booth in Nuremberg during ENFORCE TAC 2023. Featuring an adjustable cheek rest, HK grip, and ambidextrous design, along with a Specter DR main combat sight and a light-laser module Vario Ray.

Feb 1, 2023 · The new assault rifle is the HK416A8 from Heckler & Koch (H&K) and will be procured in two variants: the G95A1 with a 16.5 inch barrel and a carbine variant, the G95KA1, with a 14 inch barrel. German Special Forces already use …

Nov 9, 2023 · Soldat & Technik has an article about the G95A1/KA1 pre production examples being tested by the German Army since Sept. This is part of the refinement/testing phase before widespread issue is set to begin in 2025: Die auf dem HK416A8 basierenden Sturmgewehre vom Typ G95A1 und G95KA1 gehen in die Bundeswehrerprobung.