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 gas piston system …
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 from …
British Army Moves to Replace SA80 Rifle With Industry Outreach
Jan 19, 2026 · The UK Ministry of Defence has issued an industry notice seeking potential suppliers for a replacement for the aging SA80 family of rifles.
[SHOT 2026] Murdoch & Co. Launch American-Made SA80s!
4 days ago · Murdoch & Co. describe their EM-85 as an improved, remanufactured semi-auto SA80. The name EM-85, is a nod back to another classic British bullpup rifle, the EM-2.
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. The UGL allows …
Murdoch & Co Brings British SA80 to US - Guns.com
3 days ago · The Murdoch & Co booth was one of the best kept secrets of SHOT Show 2026. This new manufacturer has plans to bring the SA80 British service bullpup to the U.S. market.
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 Light …
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 systems to …
UK MOD issues industry notice for Project GRAYBURN
Jan 19, 2026 · The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) issued a "pipeline notice" on 13 January for Project GRAYBURN, the programme to replace the ageing SA80 5.56mm family. This notice, released by …
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.