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Thales F90 Assault Rifle |
The F90 promises to offer a lightweight alternative that weighs in at 7.16 pounds, which is 1.41 pounds lighter than the F88SA2 and continues on the legacy of the bullpup design for a compact rifle that offers a longer barrel for greater velocity. The rifle features a NATO tri-rail system and magazines, as well as a 40MM grenade launcher. Five different options will be offered including the Grenade Launcher variant, Marksman with an extended barrel, a lighter CQB variant with a 14.17 inch barrel. Thales will be teaming up with Steyr Mannlicher for other defense pursuits with the F90 including the French DGA Famas replacement project.