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Check this bad boy out:

“Developed with the Canadian Forces through the Soldier Integrated Precision Effects Systems (SIPES) project. A bullpup design that features the ability to install either a three round 40 mm grenade launcher, or a 12-gauge shotgun. The next phase will feature a TrackingPoint style system to automatically detect targets and assist in engaging them.When optimized, the integrated weapon prototype could weigh less than a C7 [Canadian Colt made M16A2) equipped with a M203 grenade launcher, reducing the burden on soldiers.”

Of course, the Canadian Forces are in the midst of the worst budget crunch since 1946 and are seriously overstretched in terms of new acquisition goals, so the odds of this working out are slim. The 5,000 Canadian Rangers are still stuck with WWII-issue SMLE .303s and a program to replace those has been stalled since 2011.