Last month the Canadian Armed Forces announced they will be replacing thier C7 rifles and C8 carbines with variants of Colt Canada’s MRR. Up to 65,000 the new rifles, known as the Canadian Modular Assault Rifle (CMAR), are set to be procured over the next 5 years. Colt Optics has announced that they have been selected to provide a 1-6x LPVO.Colt Electroptics are a relatively new part of the wider Colt-CZ Group. They’re so new, their website doesn’t offer much detail beyond their mission statement: “For the first time in history, Colt Optics is combining that heritage of craftsmanship with cutting-edge optical technology. Built for the professionals who stand on the front line, our optics are engineered to answer a growing demand for mission-ready clarity and uncompromising performance. Every optic reflects the same standard that built the Colt name—durability, reliability, and precision.”In a press release Colt CZ Group SE announced that Colt Electro Optics (Colt Optics) has been selected to support the Canadian Modular Assault Rifle (CMAR) C25 General Service Weapon System program. There are known to be two variants of the CMAR: a Full Spectrum (FS) variant, and a General Service (GS) variant (which represents the majority of the rifles to be procured). Here’s what Colt Optics had to say about the selection:“Colt Optics, a subsidiary of Colt CZ Group, is proud to have been selected to provide its custom-designed 1-6x Low Power Variable Optic (LPVO), along with its custom dual ring mounting solution, for the Canadian Modular Assault Rifle (CMAR) program. Led by the Canadian DefenceInvestment Agency, the program will deliver a modern replacement for the current C7/C8 assault rifle fleet, including a modernized small-arms optic.The Colt Optics CMAR 1-6x LPVO will be produced in Canada to maximize Canadian defense readiness and industrial capability for the Canadian Armed Forces.“Colt Optics was founded in 2024 with a focus on designing weapon optics for the ever-evolving needs of the modern warfighter and all firearm users, alike,” said Matt VanHaaren, President of Colt Optics. “Our team of engineering expertise spans decades of experience and has developed optics currently in service with many militaries around the globe. We are excited to support the CMARprogram in providing this capability to the Canadian Armed Forces,” added Matt Van Haaren.”