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Armscor Explores AK-203 Rifles to Replace SANDF’s R4/R5
Armscor has opened technical talks on Kalashnikov-pattern rifles to replace South Africa's R4/R5, as an opposition MP alleges irregularities.
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Armscor Explores AK-203 Rifles to Replace SANDF’s R4/R5
Armscor has opened technical talks on Kalashnikov-pattern rifles to replace South Africa's R4/R5, as an opposition MP alleges irregularities.
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