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Germany halts purchase of new army rifles amid patent claim

| October 9, 2020 10:03 AM

BERLIN (AP) — The German government said Friday it has halted the planned purchase of next-generation assault rifles for the military, following claims that the chosen supplier may have breached a rival's patent.

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