The Australian Defence Force's new EF88 Austeyr rifle is set to improve close combat and general combat capability due to its superior accuracy and lethality, improved ergonomics, balance and...

The EF88 is the latest iteration of the long-serving F88 Austeyr; this updated weapon has been designed and produced more than 20 years after the first F88 rifles entered service in Australia, and over 35 years since the Steyr AUG was first designed in Austria.

Jul 31, 2019 · PART 3 details the late history of the development towards the current EF88, the minor upgrades to the AR platforms from the U.S. civilian market, and a brief look into lethality.

Jun 15, 2012 · The F90 is the export version of the EF-88 and includes some features which have not yet been merged into the EF88. The F88 is the current Australian service rifle.

Nov 22, 2020 · The EF88 is sleighted to be replaced starting 2023 in one of the Tranches in the Land Combat Systems phase (maybe tranche 3 or 4, I can't remember exactly). There was a few other cool things being investigated and replaced, …

F90 / EF88 assault rifle is gas operated, selectively fired weapon of bullpup layout. It uses polymer housing with improved shape of buttstock (including the new buttpad and added comb for better cheek-weld).

The EF88 Assault Rifle represents a significant advancement in design and functionality compared to its predecessors, integrating user feedback and innovative concepts from Thales Australia. Key enhancements include improved ergonomics, better accuracy, and increased reliability, with features catering to modern combat needs.

Aug 19, 2012 · Last week I was in Lithgow at the invitation of Thales Australia, and had the opportunity to conduct a test and evaluation of the new EF88 assault rifle (essentially the same as the F90, with some minor changes for the Australian Land 125 Phase 3C program).

Sep 7, 2015 · It has been demonstrably more accurate than its predecessor, the venerable 7.62mm Self Loading Rifle. Furthermore, it is lighter, easier to maintain and, well, ‘feels much …

Mar 15, 2024 · The F88, which previously replaced the standard EF88 rifles in certain layers such as the Chora RAAS v3, is no longer selectable with the deletion of the 250 layer.