In August 2018, a tender was released by the French government for a replacement to the FR F2.

[2] The FR F2 in the French Army has since been replaced by the FN SCAR and the HK 417.

[3] French army standard issue is either an APX L806, with a bullet drop compensation calibrated for 7.62×51mm NATO ammunition from 100 to 800 m in 100 m increments, or SCROME J8 (Army) or Nightforce NXS (Air force) or Schmidt & Bender 6×42 mil-dot (Navy).

[3] The rifle is also issued as part of the FÉLIN infantry combat system outfitted with a SAGEM Sword Sniper 3-in-1 optic, which serves as a telescopic sight, thermal weapon sight, and laser rangefinder.

The FR F2 utilizes the same basic bolt design as the older MAS-36 infantry rifle.