Officially introduced in 1985 as the L85A1 rifle and the L86A1 light support weapon, the SA80 was immediately met with criticism. Field tests revealed a litany of problems, including frequent jams, ...

The British military’s distinctive-looking SA80 service rifle has equipped generations of soldiers since its introduction ...

There is hardly a weapon of the war that is more synonymous with patience, discipline and technical performance than the military sniper rifle. These rifles are at the borderland between engineering ...

Rifles are the backbone of any military. Infantry carries them, taking objectives and seizing goals. They’ve been the crux of the modern army since their introduction to the battlefield in the 15th ...

British soldiers from 3 RIFLES join Finland's Kainuu Brigade for winter warfare drills, enhancing tactical skills near the Russian border.

Thales' XTraim red dot and IR sight, seen at the International Armoured Vehicles (IAV) 2025 conference in Farnborough. (Janes/Tom Barton) Thales is entering its extra-aim (XTraim) day/night assault ...