The Lithuanian Ministry of Defence signed a EUR12.5 million (USD14 million) contract on 29 August for the delivery of a large quantity of G36KA4M1 rifles and HK269 grenade launchers from Germany's Heckler & Koch (H&K). All weapons are scheduled to be delivered to the Lithuanian armed forces in 2017. The Lithuanian order relates to the G36KA4M1 rifle: a G36K variant incorporating upgrades recommended by Lithuanian soldiers based on their experiences in using the G36, which is already in Lithuanian service.
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