Not exactly. Actually there are these two completely different and independent tenders. One is for the replacement of Type 56 gun and CZ 7.62x39mm is selected in that one. The second one is for replacement of G3 and is for 7.62x51mm. It would have been the case if army decided to ditch the 7.62x51mm for good but it is highly unlikely and we are all set to continue using the 7.62x51mm guns. However, I have been told about one interest clause in that procurement proposal (though it was mentioned with a funny smile so may be was meant as a tease alone) that there is a possibility that the numbers can go up to MILLIONS (that is, both the tenders are joined and ONE GUN is selected, this was mentioned as a possibility). Also personally, I do not think PA will drop the 7.62x51mm altogether.
Very true. Budget and financial issues are always a problem and they are so for ANY COUNTRY IN THE WORLD. This cannot be denied. However the rifle replacement is not a one or two year project and will be spread to YEARS amount to decade or so. The costs will be distributed, these will be produced in house and the re-export and marketing is confirmed to be among the most important aspects in the business deal, the point where the final decision is now being made since both CZ and FN got the nod after trials for there respective guns.IN short, money is a problem but it is not something that wont be sorted. Still, anyone saying MONEY IS NO ISSUE AT ALL is stupid, as i said, MONEY IS ALWAYS A PROBLEM FOR EVERYONE.