US Army’s new and improved sniper rifles will be built by a German company and will cost around $12,000 per rifle.

The U.S. Army has awarded German weapons manufacturer Heckler & Koch a contract to replace the M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System.

Heckler & Koch has confirmed that a modified version of its G28 rifle has won the Army’s Compact Semi-Automatic Sniper System (CSASS) contract, according to the award notice.

The contract to produce up to 3,643 rifles will be worth up to $44.5 million, or a bit more than $12,000 per rifle. The company will also provide spare parts and support for the Army. The Army will make a minimum purchase of 30 rifles for quality assurance testing.

“The HK CSASS rifle is a substantial upgrade over the Army’s current sniper rifles, enhancing accuracy and reliability while providing for a handier, more compact arm,” Heckler & Koch USA president Wayne Weber said.

US Army’s current rifle M110, manufactured by Florida’s Knight’s Armament Company, was termed as a little too long and unwieldy for marksman. The competition to replace the rifle, dubbed the Compact Semi-Automatic Sniper System, aimed to find a “shorter, lighter, more accurate, more ergonomic and more reliable” rifle.

“Compared to the M110, the CSASS will be easier to carry, handle and maneuver in close quarters combat … These improvements will not sacrifice existing performance, accuracy or reliability,” according to a military document.

Knight’s Armament Company released a statement that congratulated the winner of the CSASS contract.