Defence Ministry signs contract with Israeli firm to procure 16,479 LMGs for frontline troops

[Zapper]

How much are we paying for the 750,000 rifles? Almost all news articles have no mention of the cost.

Around $1100 a piece

 

[Kabotar]

Is that price with optics? AK announced AK103 in US for $950 retail for single piece. There isn't atot of difference between 103 & 203 to justify that much price jump.

Around $1100 a piece

 

[Zapper]

Is that price with optics? AK announced AK103 in US for $950 retail for single piece. There isn't atot of difference between 103 & 203 to justify that much price jump.

I believe it comes with a holographic sight but my point is, you could get much better ARs' in that price range than an AK who's only advantage is reliability and ruggedness