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KITCHENER —
Over the next few years, the Canadian Armed Forces may come and knock on the gates of Kurt Canada to buy more machine guns.
The government announced $32. 1-
On Wednesday, million contracts purchased 1,148 new C6A1 FLEX universal machine guns from the kitchen
Based on manufacturer
But this may just be the beginning.
The original contract will replace the aging C6 machine gun shown in the Army\'s arsenal as worn or retired.
However, the second contract will replace the remaining 30 contracts, which have not yet been formally approvedyear-
Defense Ministry spokesman Ashley Lemir said the old C6s, which has ended its effective life span.
There are about 3,500 C6s in active service. The fully-
Automatic machine guns can be carried by soldiers or mounted on vehicles.
\"The second contract has not yet been formally approved,\" Lemire said . \".
But \"it\'s considered a high priority and it\'s in the plan.
\"On Wednesday, Alex Payne, director of Project Canada at colt, said they welcome additional orders.
\"I doubt the numbers will be bigger in the future,\" he said after announcing the initial order.
\"From the company\'s point of view, I am passionate about this possibility.
\"The initial contract is expected to create 13 new jobs at the Wilson Avenue plant.
Some observers question the price of new machine guns. the $32. 1-
The million contracts for 1,148 guns mean the cost of each weapon is nearly $28,000.
But lemmere explained
The first quarter of the contract cost was used to establish production lines at the colte Canada plant, including engineering verification and certification.
While the company has provided parts and components for the old C6s, it has not built the full C6s from scratch.
Each new gun will also be equipped with a second barrel, as well as auxiliary items including cleaning and repair kits, spare parts and carrying slings.
These components are included in the total cost of the contract, as well as taxes.
The Ministry of Defense did not disclose the exact cost per unit.
Colter Canada also produces C7 assault rifles and variants for military and police departments in Canada and other countries such as Denmark, the Netherlands and the UK.
It also got $32 last summer. 8-
Millions of contracts for thousands of new bolts
The Canadian Ranger\'s action rifle.
Bdavis @ therecord
Com, Weibo: @ DavisRecordKITCHENER-
Over the next few years, the Canadian Armed Forces may come and knock on the gates of Kurt Canada to buy more machine guns.
The government announced $32. 1-
On Wednesday, million contracts purchased 1,148 new C6A1 FLEX universal machine guns from the kitchen
Based on manufacturer
But this may just be the beginning.
The original contract will replace the aging C6 machine gun shown in the Army\'s arsenal as worn or retired.
However, the second contract will replace the remaining 30 contracts, which have not yet been formally approvedyear-
Defense Ministry spokesman Ashley Lemir said the old C6s, which has ended its effective life span.
There are about 3,500 C6s in active service. The fully-
Automatic machine guns can be carried by soldiers or mounted on vehicles.
\"The second contract has not yet been formally approved,\" Lemire said . \".
But \"it\'s considered a high priority and it\'s in the plan.
\"On Wednesday, Alex Payne, director of Project Canada at colt, said they welcome additional orders.
\"I doubt the numbers will be bigger in the future,\" he said after announcing the initial order.
\"From the company\'s point of view, I am passionate about this possibility.
\"The initial contract is expected to create 13 new jobs at the Wilson Avenue plant.
Some observers question the price of new machine guns. the $32. 1-
The million contracts for 1,148 guns mean the cost of each weapon is nearly $28,000.
But lemmere explained
The first quarter of the contract cost was used to establish production lines at the colte Canada plant, including engineering verification and certification.
While the company has provided parts and components for the old C6s, it has not built the full C6s from scratch.
Each new gun will also be equipped with a second barrel, as well as auxiliary items including cleaning and repair kits, spare parts and carrying slings.
These components are included in the total cost of the contract, as well as taxes.
The Ministry of Defense did not disclose the exact cost per unit.
Colter Canada also produces C7 assault rifles and variants for military and police departments in Canada and other countries such as Denmark, the Netherlands and the UK.
It also got $32 last summer. 8-
Millions of contracts for thousands of new bolts
The Canadian Ranger\'s action rifle.
Bdavis @ therecord
Com, Weibo: @ DavisRecordKITCHENER-
Over the next few years, the Canadian Armed Forces may come and knock on the gates of Kurt Canada to buy more machine guns.
The government announced $32. 1-
On Wednesday, million contracts purchased 1,148 new C6A1 FLEX universal machine guns from the kitchen
Based on manufacturer
But this may just be the beginning.
The original contract will replace the aging C6 machine gun shown in the Army\'s arsenal as worn or retired.
However, the second contract will replace the remaining 30 contracts, which have not yet been formally approvedyear-
Defense Ministry spokesman Ashley Lemir said the old C6s, which has ended its effective life span.
There are about 3,500 C6s in active service. The fully-
Automatic machine guns can be carried by soldiers or mounted on vehicles.
\"The second contract has not yet been formally approved,\" Lemire said . \".
But \"it\'s considered a high priority and it\'s in the plan.
\"On Wednesday, Alex Payne, director of Project Canada at colt, said they welcome additional orders.
\"I doubt the numbers will be bigger in the future,\" he said after announcing the initial order.
\"From the company\'s point of view, I am passionate about this possibility.
\"The initial contract is expected to create 13 new jobs at the Wilson Avenue plant.
Some observers question the price of new machine guns. the $32. 1-
The million contracts for 1,148 guns mean the cost of each weapon is nearly $28,000.
But lemmere explained
The first quarter of the contract cost was used to establish production lines at the colte Canada plant, including engineering verification and certification.
While the company has provided parts and components for the old C6s, it has not built the full C6s from scratch.
Each new gun will also be equipped with a second barrel, as well as auxiliary items including cleaning and repair kits, spare parts and carrying slings.
These components are included in the total cost of the contract, as well as taxes.
The Ministry of Defense did not disclose the exact cost per unit.
Colter Canada also produces C7 assault rifles and variants for military and police departments in Canada and other countries such as Denmark, the Netherlands and the UK.
It also got $32 last summer. 8-
Millions of contracts for thousands of new bolts
The Canadian Ranger\'s action rifle.
Bdavis @ therecord