In line with its efforts to make it a force to reckon with, plans are now afoot to replace the "SDM" (squad designated marksman) rifles being used by the Philippine Army (PA).
This was disclosed by Army spokesperson Lt. Col. Noel Detoyato in a text message to the PNA.
"(Acquisition of) a new SDM rifle is part of our future upgrades," he said.
At the moment, troopers tasked to SDM work in the Army's squads are armed with the M-14 automatic rifles, a reliable albeit dated weapon.
Although accurate and still usable, Detoyato said that there will come a time when the M-14s need to be replaced.
Earlier, the PA acquired 63,000 units of Remington M-4 automatic rifles, of which 27,000 will be delivered on August 2.
The weapons will replace the M-16 automatic rifle in front-line use.
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