The SA80 A2 ACOG is the standard Royal Marine weapon, capable of firing single rounds or burst. It enables Marines to deploy quick and accurate fire at short range; and accurate fire at longer ranges.

Do the Royal Marines have a new rifle?

The first new infantry combat rifle to be issued to troops for more than 20 years has arrived in Afghanistan and is being used by Royal Marines from 40 Commando.

Do Royal Marines use m4?

The Pinzgauer is a 4×4 and 6×6 tactical support vehicle used by the Royal Artillery to tow artillery pieces, such as the Rapier and L118 Light gun.

Do the SAS use the SA80?

The SAS can select any firearms they want to fulfill their missions, but they refuse to use the SA80. The Royal Marines in Afghanistan are also swapping the SA80 for the Canadian-made C8 Diemaco, a version of the Colt M-16A3. Further, the SA80 is a failure as an export weapon.

What weapon systems do the Royal Marines use?

Special forces, Royal Marines and Paras all use these weapons.SAS Weapons. special section on weapons used by the Special Air Service (and other special forces) SBS Weapons. SA80. Glock 17 Pistol. Diemaco C7 Assault Rifle. L128A1 Combat Shotgun. Minimi Light Machine Gun (LMG) L7A2 GPMG.More items

Do Royal Marines use Gpmg?

The L110A2 5.56mm Light Machine Gun is a fully automatic, belt or magazine fed, gas operated weapon. The LMG is a key component of a Royal Marines Troops firepower.

What weapon will replace the SA80?

However, a spokesman for the Royal Navy defended the SA80 rifle, telling the Independent: The SA-80 is a highly capable weapon which remains the individual infantry weapon of choice across the armed forces.

Do SAS soldiers choose their own weapons?

As one would expect of a special forces unit, aside from the range of standard weapons used by the UK military, the men of the 22nd Special Air Service (SAS) have access to a wider selection of firearms and other weapons than your average British soldier.