Turkish firm MKE signed a $30 million contract with U.S.-based Century Arms on Tuesday for the latter to manufacture its 7.62mm rifles for the American market.
The contract was signed at the ongoing Eurosatory-2024 exhibition in Paris.
Currently, MKE produces various light weapons, ranging from 9mm submachine guns to 7.62mm infantry rifles.
Century International Arms was founded in 1961. The company produces G3, L1A1, AK-47, and sportified Mauser rifles, among others, and also imports Turkish-made Canik pistols.