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Barrett Firearms Manufacturing will supply semi-automatic M107A1 anti-materiel rifles to the Norwegian Armed Forces, under a new contract with the NATO-allied Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency.
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Barrett, owned by privately-owned global munitions company NIOA Group, recently announced the agreement to upgrade the Norwegian Armed Forces’ existing Barrett Model 82A1 rifles as a significant contract win.
The M107A1 rifle, chambered in .50 BMG (Browning Machine Gun), is a substantial upgrade from the Model 82A1, according to the company.
The new system offers reduced weight, improved performance, greater durability and modern features for the evolving demands of modern warfare. The M107A1 is also suppressor capable to reduce the rifle’s signature in various operational environments.
The M107A1 will significantly enhance the Norwegian Armed Forces’ capabilities to engage targets at extreme ranges, destroy valuable enemy assets, and secure tactical advantages on the battlefield, according to Barrett president Bryan James.
“We are honoured to continue our partnership with the Norwegian Armed Forces by providing the M107A1, a rifle that embodies our dedication to precision, reliability, and innovation. This move ensures that the Norwegian forces are equipped with the latest advancements in long-range firepower.
“Barrett is proud to partner with allied nations across the world. We all share the same dedication to excellence and continued improvement. Barrett has a long history in this field and we will continue to grow our relationships with our partners.”
In 2022, the Australian federal government announced that the M107A1 rifle, manufactured by Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, would be selected as the platform for the Anti-Material Sniper Capability in the next generation of small arms for the Australian Defence Force.
The M107A1 was reportedly selected as a lighter, modernised and suppressed derivative of the in-service weapon, complemented with precision optics, night vision and ranger-finding devices.
