The Local.de is reporting that German military will issue HK417 to frontline troops. 600 rifles and 600 machine guns will be replaced at cost of €18 million.
Decision on what to do with rest of the rifles(100,000) is expected to come at the end of the year.
http://www.thelocal.de/20150828/army-buys-new-rifles-for-soldiers-on-front-line
From: The Local.de