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TIRANA, Sep 14 – A weapons exhibition in the United Kingdom served as the source for news that the Albanian army was being equipped with new Beretta rifles.
The 5.56״5mm caliber, 3kg ARX160 was ordered by Albania in December 2008. One hundred rifles and 40 matching GLX160 grenade launchers have now been delivered to Albanian Special Forces.
“Albania will be using this rifle in Afghanistan,” said a spokesman at the DSEi 2009 show in London, who added that a follow up order could be made by the Balkan nation.
Company officials have said the rifle costs around 1,200 to 1,500 Euros depending on accessories.
