Danish Ministry of Defence Expands Contract with Colt Canada for C8 Modular Rail Rifle Carbines
Prague (February 18, 2026) – Colt CZ Group announced in 2025 that its subsidiary, Colt Canada, signed a major contract with the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization (DALO) to supply 26,000 C8 MRR (Modular Rail Rifle) carbines. The Danish Ministry of Defence has now exercised the contract option to expand the total program to more than 50,000 rifles for the Danish Armed Forces and Home Guard units. Deliveries under the program are already underway following the summer 2025 contract award.
“Colt Canada has been supplying the Danish Armed Forces with reliable and battle-proven weapon systems for over 30 years. The contract itself, as well as the current expansion, demonstrates our longstanding partnership. I am proud that Colt Canada can contribute to the safety and security of Denmark’s soldiers at home and abroad,” said Sean Congdon, President and CEO of Colt Canada.
Production of the C8 MRR carbines continues at Colt Canada’s manufacturing facility in Ontario, Canada, supporting NATO-allied capability and domestic small arms expertise.
The C8 Modular Rail Rifle represents the latest evolution of Colt Canada’s small arms family, combining modularity, precision, and durability to meet the operational requirements of today’s armed forces. Through the contract and its expansion, Colt Canada reaffirms its role as a trusted NATO partner and continues its mission to deliver world-class solutions that enhance the security and effectiveness of allied forces. Colt Canada supplies this enhanced design rifle to several other Western European military customers based on their demand.
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Colt CZ Group (Colt CZ) is one of the leading producers of firearms and ammunition for military and law enforcement, personal defense, hunting, sport shooting, and other commercial use. It markets and sells its products mainly under the Colt, CZ (Česká zbrojovka), Colt Canada, Colt Optics, Dan Wesson, Sellier & Bellot, Spuhr, swissAA and 4M Tactical brands. The Group is also active in the production of energetic nitrocellulose through Synthesia Nitrocellulose, in which it holds a 51% stake.
Colt CZ Group is headquartered in the Czech Republic and employs approximately 4,500 people in its production facilities in the Czech Republic, the United States, Canada, Sweden, Switzerland, and Hungary. The Group has been listed on the Prague Stock Exchange since 2020, and its largest shareholder is Česká zbrojovka Partners SE holding.
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