For some reason the supposedly peace-loving Canadians appear to have made the Assault Rifle beloved of Halo players (Picture YouTube)

We don’t know if the Canadian government know something we don’t – namely that the alien Covenant are on their way to Earth.

But for some reason the supposedly peace-loving Canadians appear to have made the Assault Rifle wielded by Master Chief in the hit shoot ’em up series.

The gun even ships with some hi-tech gadgetry which makes it even more like Master Chief’s favourite weapon – including electro-optical sights.


The gun even ships with some hi-tech gadgetry which makes it even more like Master Chief’s favourite choice of auto rifle – including electro-optical sights

It can attach electro-optical sights (a la Halo), and once users tire of its new lightweight telescoped ammunition, they can attach a second weapon unit – either a three-round 40 mm grenade launcher or a 12-gauge shotgun.



Researchers are also working on hi-tech target-tracking system – and a system to track and guide bullets after they’ve been fired.

When the Covenant DO arrive, it looks like Canada at least will be ready.