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No, it's ex-U.S. M-14 (origin: Springfield Arsenal, Springfield, USA ) adopted by Estonian military as marksman's rifle, modified by E-Arsenal (in Tallin, Estonia) called the Täpsuspüss M14-TP (Precision Rifle M14-PR), with heavy barrel, removable bipod, synthetic stock, and optical 2,5-10× sight.
In 1998, as part of the American EDA (Excess Defense Articles) program, the American government handed to Estonia over 40 500 M-14 semi-automatic rifles.
In 1998, as part of the American EDA (Excess Defense Articles) program, the American government handed to Estonia over 40 500 M-14 semi-automatic rifles.
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Estonian Defence Force Soldiers from the Scoutspataljoni during a field training exercise - 26.04.19
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Estonian camouflage before digital camouflage please
I have impression that the old Estonian and Ukrainian camouflage were a variation of the camouflage "Butan" or "TTsKO" from the late 1980's
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On May 16, LMT Defense announced the signing of a contract for the delivery of 11,000 7.62-mm rifles and 5.56-mm carbines to the armed forces of Estonia. The weapon is to hit the 1st and 2nd Infantry Brigade.
LMT Defense announced that the Estonians chose the MARS (Modular Ambidextrous Rifle System) weapon: 5.56 mm x 45 MARS-L carbines and 7.62 mm x 51 MARS-H rifles with M203 grenade launchers for 40 mm x 46SR ammunition.
The first rifles will go to Estonia in 2019, and the basic order can be completed until 2021. The producer has support for 20 years, he also has the possibility to modify or upgrade his weapon.
From what I remember - the armed forces of New Zealand chose the same type of carbine, and in the middle of 2018 reported numerous guns that were to be repaired by LMT Defense under the guarantee.
New Zealand adopted the Direct Impingement version not the piston version Estonia is adopting as being piston operated was an Estonian requirement. They are both effectively the same base rifle anyway as they can be swapped between the two operating systems in a minute or two by swapping the barrel and bolt groups.
The NZ issues were largely minor contrary to what the gun blogs reported and involved parts from subcontractors provided to LMT. Either way its a good rifle.
Seeing the Estonia contract included M-203's and the rifles are MLOK, I wonder if they have a new mounting systems for the M-203's or are the standard M1913 rail section attached to the MLOK are enough to support the M-203 on firing?
The NZ issues were largely minor contrary to what the gun blogs reported and involved parts from subcontractors provided to LMT. Either way its a good rifle.
Seeing the Estonia contract included M-203's and the rifles are MLOK, I wonder if they have a new mounting systems for the M-203's or are the standard M1913 rail section attached to the MLOK are enough to support the M-203 on firing?
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As far as I know, most of the faults in New Zealand's carbines were related to firing pin, which were to be replaced in the whole carbine batch. I hope that the carbines for Estonia will have elements from reliable subcontractors. As to how to mount the grenade launcher - I do not have any information.
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Do you have a source for this information ?
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LMT Defense Announces Award with Estonian Defence Forces
LMT Defense have confirmed their award of the contract for the Estonian Defence Forces new 5.56x45 and 7.62x51mm rifles. The contracts have now been signed and production and deliveries will begin soon.
www.thefirearmblog.com
Here confirmation in English. I hope it is enough.
A few issues were identified on some rifles i.e. firing pins (sub contractor supplied) so LMT replaced the entire fleet with an in house redesigned one.
That's a large reason LMT have built a new larger factory in Iowa, to meet the likes of military contracts and conduct most if not all production in house. Also it was driven by their current base being in Illinois where the local Govt is largely anti firearms and was heavily taxing them and the industry so they took their money and jobs across the state border. That being said LMT sub contracts to and from some very reputable manufactures like KAC (Knights Armament Corporation)
LMT Defense Opens The New Facility in Eldridge, Iowa
LMT Defense has announced the opening of their new facility located in Eldridge, Iowa. The construction works of the facility began in 2018. This decision was made to allow the company to expand and fulfill the new orders and contracts, namely, the recent Estonian Defence Forces contract.
www.thefirearmblog.com
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As You write, it's in many areas of industry - first the phase of development, introduction, then mistakes are removed and a very good product is created. Nothing strange or reprehensible in this case can often be noticed before putting the product in the hands of the user, especially if some of the parts are manufactured by someone else. But thank You very much for additional information.
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On 24 June, the EuroSpike joint venture has signed a contract worth approximately EUR 40 million with the Ministry of Defense of Estonia for the supply of anti-tank projectiles directed by Rafael Spike LR with a range of 4-5 km. In this way, Estonia joined Lithuania and Latvia by choosing Israeli anti-tank weapons and became the 19th country in the European Union and NATO, and the 32nd in the world with these items in equipment.
Estonian Center for Defense Investments (ECDI, Kaitseministeerium), the institution responsible for purchases for the armed forces, began proceedings for the supply of new missiles in October 2018. Information on planning to sign a contract with EuroSpike (composed of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and German Diehl Defense and Rheinmetall Defense), which is responsible for the delivery of Israeli ppk in Europe, appeared on June 20.
In addition to the missiles themselves, the order also includes 18 ICLU (Integrated Control Launch Unit), service and training kits. The seven-year framework agreement also includes a training package, maintenance and repair services and an option to purchase additional ppk and ICLU. The delivery of the order will start in the third quarter of 2020, and the sets will go to anti-tank companies in the infantry brigades of the Estonian army (Maavägi).
Estonian Center for Defense Investments (ECDI, Kaitseministeerium), the institution responsible for purchases for the armed forces, began proceedings for the supply of new missiles in October 2018. Information on planning to sign a contract with EuroSpike (composed of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and German Diehl Defense and Rheinmetall Defense), which is responsible for the delivery of Israeli ppk in Europe, appeared on June 20.
In addition to the missiles themselves, the order also includes 18 ICLU (Integrated Control Launch Unit), service and training kits. The seven-year framework agreement also includes a training package, maintenance and repair services and an option to purchase additional ppk and ICLU. The delivery of the order will start in the third quarter of 2020, and the sets will go to anti-tank companies in the infantry brigades of the Estonian army (Maavägi).
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