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METERWith amazement and the request to give details about the decision, the coalition and opposition MPs reacted to the proposal of the Ministry of Defense to succeed the assault rifle of the German armed forces. The decision was made in favor of a small company in Suhl, Thuringia, which belongs to an arms group in the United Arab Emirates. The company CG Haenel, which according to information from financial services providers has few employees, was unable to provide any details on Wednesday about its successful assault rifle, which had won against two models from manufacturer Heckler & Koch. Inquiries to CG Haenel were received by “Merkel Jagd- und Sportwaffen GmbH”, also based in Suhl.
Green MP Tobias Lindner said: “This is a surprising decision.” The ministry must “explain to Parliament in an understandable way what led to this selection.” Linder asked the publishing network in Germany: “It must be clear that the supplier is reliable. The repair must be guaranteed for the next 30 years. In the event of bankruptcy, it must be ensured that the Bundeswehr can take over the license. “SPD defense politician Thomas Hitschler told the FAZ:” Our soldiers need the best possible rifle. No compromises. The ministry must now ensure that the award is so secure from a legal point of view that a further delay can be ruled out. “
The losing bidder, Heckler & Koch, has announced legal action against the award. In this regard, FDP MP Alexander Müller complained about the expected delay. “That slows down the entire acquisition process and delays delivery to the troops. In this case, the procurement law would have to be changed in such a way that the claims of unsuccessful bidders can no longer review the award decision, but can only claim compensation if the action is won. That would speed up the acquisition of our troops considerably! “
