T he plan to replace the British military’s SA80-series infantry rifle could be pushed to the right following confirmation from the UK government that Project Grayburn remains in the concept ...

The British army is said to be the 'laughing stock' of NATO because its outdated rifles wouldn't be able to kill Russian or Chinese soldiers in advanced body armour.. The army still uses the ...

The British Army has shelled out millions to equip the infantry's SA80 A3 assault rifles with the SmartShooter SMASH Smart Weapon Sight Fire Control System, which is a special sight that allows a ...

The rifle's bolstered accuracy was highlighted at a recent international military shooting tournament in Canada, where British soldiers armed with the SA80 A3 came away with multiple awards.

Last Updated on July 14, 2025 by Matt Staff The 1800s were a turning point in the history of firearms. As empires expanded and revolutions sparked around ...

The British Army's standard L85 Individual Weapon is getting yet another major update -- one the service hopes will make it the most effective infantry rifle it has ever fielded.

When it comes to British military rifles, the Pattern 1800 Infantry "Baker" rifle is an icon due to its service in the Napoleonic Wars. Then the Pattern 1853 Enfield rifle musket revolutionized ...

British Army program official Lt. Col. Gareth Davies said the new L403A1 weapon is a significant step up in capability. ... to replace thousands of SA80 rifles used by the military.

An early importer crafting these unofficial guns was Santa Fe Arms out of Golden Gate, Calif., which took full-stocked military rifles, largely undesirable in the eyes of the general public in the ...

The newest version of the British Army's standard issue rifle, once dubbed the "civil servant" for its notoriously poor performance, has been hailed as one of the world's "most lethal" weapons.