Knepo,
SF does have a lot of freedom when it comes to kit, as getting the job done is much more important than "looking good". Unfortunately, this can't be said about the rest of the Norge army, though.
The way it works for the NORSOF is that they have a yearly budget they adhere to, and buy kit out from whatever their needs may be. NORSOF have access to every small arm within the standard KOP, in addition to others, namely the Minimi, C8, MSG90, HK SOCOM (Also heard rumors of the FN2000 rifle for test. Rumors). Them being SF does not grant them the opportunity to go mad in the gun shop ;D (But anyway, the Norge lineup is more than adequate for any situation/operation IMHO
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Also, I know the SVI armory has a lot of different types of guns in storage that has been brought for testing by various units within the armed forces. And the marines have recently received a batch of brand new G36 rifles for test and trials. They've also "gotten rid of" the NM149 and replaced it with the MSG90 as standard sniper rifle, the .50 Sniper is also in use for anti-material role.
Back on topic,
Viking,
I'll be off the 26. Sept for that C8 test, so i'll get some pics taken from there.
Also, If you're interested, i could have those mentioned photos sent over to you.
BTW, are the Norge addons reskinnings, or are they new Oxygen models?
Cheers!