Thales debuts new assault rifle – the F90, su Press release, Thales, 11 giugno 2012. URL consultato l'11 giugno 2012 (archiviato dall'url originale il 15 giugno 2012).
«The F90 is identical to the EF88-designated weapon currently being developed by the company for Australia's LAND 125 program, and is based on the F88 platform that has been in service and evolved in Australia since the late 1980s. ... Thales is in cooperation with Austrian company Steyr Mannlicher to pursue specific opportunities, such as the French DGA FAMAS replacement project, utilising Steyr Mannlicher’s manufacturing experience and facilities.»