The SA80 (Small Arms for the 1980s) is a British family of 5.56×45mm NATO service weapons used by the British Army. [4] The L85 Rifle variant has been the standard issue service rifle of …

Mar 12, 2024 · The British Army is beginning to ‘ramp down’ production of its existing assault rifle, the SA80, designated L85A3, ahead of the induction of its replacement system under Project …

SA80 A2 comprises the Individual Weapon (IW) and the Light Support Weapon (LSW). These are the British Army's standard combat weapons. Made by Heckler and Koch, they fire NATO …

Jan 16, 2025 · The L85A3, the latest upgrade of the SA80 series, has served as the British military’s standard-issue rifle for over three decades.

Mar 13, 2024 · In January 2024, the British Army announced the beginning of the reduction in production of its existing assault rifle, the SA80, also known as the L85A3, in anticipation of …

Jul 15, 2021 · It remained the standard service rifle in the British Army for an impressive 31 years. But how do the two rifles compare? Take a look at the specifications, different types of conflict …

Oct 14, 2019 · Once dubbed the 'civil servant' by troops amid complaints over its reliability – the SA80 has been the go-to rifle for the British Armed Forces on operations all across the world …

Though it's had a checkered history of reliability, the British SA80A2 rifle remains a mainstay in Commonwealth military units and has been upgraded to meet today's requirements.

SA80 is the designation for a revolutionary family of assault weapons. On its introduction, it proved so accurate that the Army marksmanship tests had to be redesigned. Find out more

Feb 14, 2024 · Even a conventionally laid-out 5.56x45mm automatic rifle could allow an armed force to retire its SMGs, with their limited range and terminal effect. A design in bullpup …