Well said Geoff, the chap I was referring to in my post who used the rifle on active service on numerous occasions, has no real complaints.

It's poor ergonomic design is overcome with training and drills, so, you have a rifle that isn't perfect, but does what it says on the box.

I doubt a replacement will be announced before 2030.

It will take a change of caliber to force the issue before that point, as you say, a new rifle is low on the priority list at the moment.