SA80 - Wikipedia
The SA80 was the last in a long line of British weapons (including the Lee–Enfield family) to come from the Royal Small Arms Factory, the national arms development and production facility at …
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 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 …
SA80 Individual Weapon - The British Army
Advantages of the system are low recoil, ease of use, reduced ammunition weight and ability to have a chambered grenade at the ready whilst continuing to fire the SA80.
Will the British military ever manage to replace the SA80 rifle?
May 13, 2025 · The 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 …
Army advances Project Grayburn to replace SA80A3 Rifles
Apr 28, 2025 · The British Army is moving forward with plans to replace its current standard-issue rifle, the L85A3 – more commonly known as the SA80A3 – under the developing Project …
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 …
Britain’s next rifle: Inside the race to replace the SA80
Aug 21, 2025 · Initially designed as a modern replacement for the older SLR rifle, the SA80 has undergone numerous modifications. Introduced into service in 1985, it was envisioned to …
SA 80 Rifle | Legends Live On
Aug 23, 2025 · The SA80, officially designated the Small Arms for the 1980s, is the standard service rifle family of the British Armed Forces, chambered for the 5.56×45mm NATO cartridge.
Emergence of the Carbine: The British Enfield SA80 Carbines
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 …