Australia to Supply 3,500 Combat Assault Rifles to Papua New Guinea Defence Force
The Australian government will supply 3,500 Australian Combat Assault Rifles to the Papua New Guinea Defence Force as part of a $35 million defense aid package. The rifles, manufactured by Thales Australia, aim to enhance the operational readiness of the PNGDF under the new PNG-Australia Mutual Defence Treaty. The weapons will be produced at the Lithgow facility and have been tested by Australian defense forces.
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Australia confirmed it will provide 3,500 Australian Combat Assault Rifles to the Papua New Guinea Defence Force as part of a $35 million defense aid package. This decision was announced during a Senate discussion on 11 February.
The rifles, made by Thales Australia, are part of the PNG-Australia Mutual Defence Treaty and aim to improve PNGDF's operational capabilities. The manufacturing will take place at the Lithgow facility, ensuring a sovereign defense capability. The PNGDF has previously utilized M16A2 and L1A1 SLR rifles, contrasting with the ADF's EF88 bullpup rifles.
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