Canada is fast-tracking the purchase of more than 65,000 new assault rifles, starting with a $307 million order for 30,000 weapons. Built by Colt Canada, the rifles will replace aging C7 and C8 models, marking a push to modernize the army and speed up procurement through a streamlined process.
Canada fast-tracks army rifle upgrade with $307M initial order
Mar 19, 2026 | 10:33 AM
