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How a highly hyped military rifle program collapsed and became one of history’s most costly failures

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Britain’s next rifle: Inside the race to replace the SA80

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 from the Gulf War to ...
GameSpot

SA80: How Games Use “The Worst Modern Military Rifle” - Loadout

It’s fair to say that the SA80 has had a troubled history, with this British bullpup struggling to shake off its reputation as one of the worst modern military rifles. But how much does that matter ...
BBC

Improving the Army's kit: The SA80 rifle

Since British operations in Afghanistan began in 2001, much has changed - not least the kit the soldiers on tour in the country are expected to use. More than £6bn has been spent on what are known as ...
The National Interest

Army Rifle

Here’s What You Need to Remember: The 80s gave us so many great innovations, but this British assault rifle was not one of them. The SA80 is the British Army’s main... Here’s What You Need to Remember ...