SA80 - Wikipedia
The SA80 system is a selective fire gas-operated design that uses ignited powder gases bled through a port in the barrel to provide the weapon's automation. The rifle uses a short-stroke …
Britain is replacing the SA80 — here is what is competing
Aug 23, 2025 · For nearly 40 years, the British Army’s standard rifle has been the SA80. Officially designated the L85, the weapon has been praised, cursed, upgraded and carried everywhere …
SA80 Individual Weapon - The British Army
The SA80 Underslung Grenade Launcher (UGL) system consists of a Heckler & Koch AG-36 40mm grenade launcher and EO Tech holographic sight wedded to an ISTEC range drum. …
British Army SA80 Replacement: The Search For A New Service Rifle
18 hours ago · Today we’re talking about Project Greyburn - the British Army’s effort to replace the SA80 service rifle, otherwise known as the L85. We’ll go over the latest news, related …
British Army to begin ramping down SA80 rifle
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 out, new assault rifle coming in as quest begins to make the …
Jun 10, 2025 · The search is underway to find a replacement for the British Army's current assault rifle – the SA80 L85A3. The projected out-of-service date for the L85A3 is currently 2030, but …
UK initiates replacement of SA80 assault rifle in British army
Mar 13, 2024 · First introduced into service for the British Army in 1985 and manufactured by the German firearms supplier Heckler & Koch, the SA80 is a 5.56-millimeter, gas-operated rifle …
British Army Rifle Replacement: Grayburn | Defence Agenda
The British Army’s rifle replacement is now formal policy, with the Ministry of Defence confirming the SA80’s out-of-service date in 2030 and launching Project Grayburn to select its successor.
SA80 | Gun Wiki | Fandom
The SA80 (Small Arms for the 1980s) is a British family of weapons that were designed by RSAF Enfield. The family comprises the L85 assault rifle, the L86 light support weapon, and the L22 …
SA 80 | SA-80 A2 Rifle Weight, Barrel Length & Specifications
Designed for use with the NATO 5.56x45mm cartridge, the SA80 excels in both individual and squad-level operations. Its ergonomic bullpup layout provides enhanced maneuverability in …