The Haenel MK 556[2] (German: Maschinenkarabiner) [3] is a gas-operated selective-fire 5.56×45mm NATO assault rifle designed by German company C.G. Haenel.

The MK556 was the surprise winner price/performance of the first decision to tender for the new 2021 assault rifle for the German armed forces, after the vast majority of bidders in the international tender had withdrawn from the competition.

Sep 14, 2020 · After almost six decades with Heckler & Koch, the German Bundeswehr appears to have selected a new supplier for its assault rifle. As things stand today, it seems that Germany's next service rifle will be the C.G. Haenel MK556.

Sep 21, 2020 · While the model was not disclosed by the ministry and Haenel has not released a statement, firearms publications on both sides of the pond are confirming the model chosen was the company's MK556,...

The Haenel MK 556[2] (German language: Maschinenkarabiner) [3] is a gas-operated selective-fire 5.56×45mm NATO assault rifle designed by German company C.G. Haenel.

Sep 21, 2020 · Die Serienfertigung des MK556 für die Bundeswehr soll zu 90 Prozent in Deutschland realisiert werden. Das Statement im Wortlaut: Haenel MK 556 – das Sturmgewehr entwickelt und produziert in Suhl, Germany

Oct 9, 2020 · The German government has withdrawn their order for 120,000 Haenel MK556 rifles. Last month C.G. Haenel were awarded a major contract to replace the Bundeswehr’s G36 service rifle. The Haenel MK556 was selected over the Heckler & Koch HK416 and HK433.

Sep 22, 2020 · After several years of demanding selection process, the Haenel MK 556 prevailed against well-known national and international competition in the tender for the new assault rifle for the German armed forces.

Apr 23, 2022 · The MK556 is a military market AR-style assault weapon manufactured by C.G. Haenel of Germany and based on the company's earlier law enforcement-minded CR223 product (introduced in 2017). Base qualities include selective-fire modes (semi- and full-automatic fire, a finger-grooved ergonomic pistol grip, and perforated heat-dissipating forend.

Sep 15, 2020 · C.G. Haenel GmbH has been selected by the Bundeswehr to provide Germany’s next service rifle. The 5.56x45mm chambered, gas-piston operated Haenel MK556 beat competition from Germany’s most famous small arms manufacturer, Heckler & Koch.