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 …
UK Launches Project Grayburn To Replace The SA80
3 days ago · The UK Ministry of Defence has published an initial ‘Concept Stage’ tender for the replacement of the British military’s SA80 family of bullpup rifles.This preliminary tender notice …
Will the British military ever manage to replace the SA80 rifle?
May 13, 2025 · The SA80 replacement is part of a wider replacement of old weaponry used by the British military, including systems such as the legacy L115 and L118 sniper rifles, the L110 A2 …
Breaching body armour: MOD issues more detailed requirements for SA80 ...
1 day ago · The search is on to find replacements for the SA80 family of individual weapons, and arms manufacturers hoping to get the contract have been given the most detailed brief to date …
Update: Candidates line up to replace UK's SA80 assault rifle - Janes
Nov 17, 2025 · By early 2026 the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is expected to have published some tender requirements for Project Grayburn – the procurement of 170,000 new weapon …
Project GRAYBURN: Defence replacement of SA80 family of rifles ...
3 days ago · Project GRAYBURN: Defence replacement of SA80 family of rifles – Concept Stage January 14, 2026 Watch Webinar
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.
UK Launches Project Grayburn To Replace The SA80 By: Matthew …
2 days ago · Editorials UK Launches Project Grayburn To Replace The SA80 By: Matthew Moss By GOG Staff -
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. …