The tender was launched in early March 2019 where the tender size was announced and possible candidates where asked to hand in their profiles.
The French DGA selected a number of all possible candidates to proceed to the following phase.
The try-outs were composed of a series of stringent tests to asses both the reliability and user- friendliness of the offered pistols and accessories, in particular with a minimum expected lifetime of 26,350 rounds.
“This award follows several Armies in Europe and throughout the World. The importance of the program is underlined by the fact that it will equip all French troops both regular but also special operations with GLOCK pistols. We are very proud and honored to deliver our high-quality Safe Action pistols, as well as excellent and reliable accessories to the French military.” Declares Richard Flür, International Sales Director at GLOCK.
Throughout this great challenge, GLOCK GmbH is accompanied by “Armurerie de la Bourse”, GLOCK’s partner for the military market in France.
The first G17 Gen5 pistols and accessories are to be distributed to the French troops within the first months of 2020.