Having been a prior emissary of over one hundred assault rifles I must say that I prefer the power of the Abakan (AN-94), I am in favor of the 5.56X45mm rounds and the rotating bolt pulse system and framework improvements as well as rate of fire(600rpm) I have found to be very effective. Although the 7.62 AK-10X have their place and the price of the 94 is an issue. I also see a future in the bullpup ala F2000, gas regulator, accessories, and the pure feel of the weapon, this is a pleasure to fire and is successful in a real combat situation. However, my allegiance still lays with the G36 and its ease of use, accuracy and reliability. I see an optimized bullpup which can be disassembled in interlocking pieces, uses 7.62 rounds and has reasonable clip extensions
has a telescoping barrel and is made of high-grade plastics and steel where necessary, using automated or composite self-cleaning systems and can take a beating. Rate of fire should be 700-750, perhaps a kinetic energy penetrator and digital 3-8 times scope/laser with the possibility of adding exploding rounds perhaps, grenade, flash suppressor. While it will be more pricey it is intended to replace current models and current trends show this is the path that governments are taking.