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In the 1970s, the French Army evaluated the FN CAL rifle alongside others like the HK33 and M16. While the FN CAL featured a four-position selector switch, it lacked adequate grenade launching capability, leading to modifications for trials.

Despite its performance, the HK33 was deemed politically unacceptable, resulting in the selection of the FAMAS. The FN CAL was ultimately unsuccessful in trials and was replaced by the FNC design.