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 the British Armed Forces since 1987, replacing the L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle .

May 29, 2023 · SA80 A3 Coming Soon. It appears highly likely that a new A3 variant will soon appear in service. A standardised suite of upgrades were created for the “SA80 Equipped to Fight Improvement Programme,” aka SA80 EFI.

Feb 3, 2020 · The SA80 A2 L85 is a 5.56mm gas-operated assault rifle manufactured by Heckler & Koch. It is a member of the SA80 family of assault weapons and serves the British Armed Forces as individual weapon (IW) and light support weapon (LSW).

Jan 16, 2025 · Rebecca Paul, Conservative MP for Reigate, asked the Defence Secretary for an update on plans for a successor to the L85A3 rifle. Maria Eagle, Minister of State for Defence, responded: “The L85 rifle (‘SA80’) will be replaced over …

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 Grayburn.

Apr 30, 2024 · With a fully automatic capability and a large 30-round magazine, the L85 – part of the SA80 family of weapons including the L86 Light Support Weapon and L98 Cadet GP rifle – looked to be a good choice for the Armed Forces.

The Enfield L85 (also known as SA-80) is a family of standard issue weapons used by the British Armed Forces and Jamaican Defence Force. All weapons in the SA80 (Small Arms for the 1980s) range uses the 5.56mm Nato round.

May 1, 2024 · Heckler & Koch's upgraded L85A2 was a weapon that worked, and its next A3 upgrade made it an even better fit for modern warfare.

Sep 19, 2022 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Enfield L85 IW (Individual Weapon) (SA80) Infantry Assault Rifle / Assault Carbine including pictures.

May 20, 2017 · The new A2 rifles were introduced into service starting in 2001, and have receiver widely positive reviews. This is the rifle that the L85 could have and should have been from the very beginning. In addition, further improvements will …