The G3 is the iconic weapon that has been linked to the Greek military for over 40 years and used by most Greek males during their army services.
The G3A3/A4, a selective-fire automatic weapon is in the process of being upgraded, as the Greek Ministry of Defence is considering all modern options the industry provides.
According to a report published in newspaper TA NEA, the upgrade of the G3 will feature a collapsible stock, improved grip to provide better handling and a special barrel position for mounting and adjusting a red spot or lens.
According to a report by the Ministry of Defense, the goal is to upgrade the G3 with the newest modern weaponry within four years.
