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.
Germany’s Defense Ministry said in a statement that it “obtained verifiable information” about a possible intellectual property breach by arms manufacturer Haenel in a complaint filed last month by Heckler & Koch.
A ministerial review concluded that such a patent breach “can’t be ruled out,” meaning the process of awarding the 250 million-euro ($300 million) contract will be conducted again.

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