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Originally Posted by Rockstar
Well looking on the bright side, I've read the 5.56 will upgraded to the 7.62 Heckler & Koch MG5. That's definitely a step in the right direction.
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I believe it when I see it. The current turret is too small, it needs to be completely replaced then. And that costs. The 7.62mm was planned form beginning on, but at a late stage of their project they found out that they had made a mistake and that the turret has not the space to mount a 7.62. Thats why the Puma has just the light MG - its smaller and fits in. A 7.62 does not.
With the incoming next government - national elections in autumn - I cannot see a great enthzusiasm for boosting defence spendings. Clkaism and promises that remain unfulfilled so far will be extended by new claims and promises that also will stay unfulfilled. I expect a massive slide to the left. Merkel has completely consumed the CDU and there is not even a minimum reserve of personnel left. This erosion now costs them dearly. German people are sick and tired of it. Even Merkel is no longer everybody's darling since the Corona failure - and that fall equals an earthslide.
P.S. I just googled it up. Indeed it is planned that only completely new build Pumas get the 7.62 - IF an according deciison is beign made, and that deciison weas - before Coriona - not expected before the end of 2022. So it is not certain at all, since the new Pumas will cost more money, and they already are very expensive. They will have new turrets. The new Pumas may be ordered due to Germany wanting to take the lead of NATO's VJTF task force without needing to cannibalise other BW units to equip that task force as currently is common practice.