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Did you know that one of the most elite parts of the British Army is actually recruited from outside the UK? The Royal Gurkha ...
The newest version of the British Army's standard issue rifle, once dubbed the "civil servant" for its notoriously poor performance, has been hailed as one of the world's "most lethal" weapons.
Last Updated on July 14, 2025 by Matt Staff The 1800s were a turning point in the history of firearms. As empires expanded ...
The British Army is sinking £5.4 million into Heckler & Koch to upgrade its standard issue SA80 rifle to help prolong its life beyond 2025, according to the U.K. Ministry of Defence.
It continues to be in service in the British Army until the 1840s. 1836 : Brunswick rifle, a muzzle-loading weapon, is introduced to replace the Baker and remains in production until 1885.
Until the 1850s, the British military still used a large-caliber, smoothbore musket as its main infantry arm. That all changed with the introduction of the Pattern 1851 Minié Rifle.
The Enfield Pattern 53 rifle, which had served the British Army well in Crimea, was introduced to the Indian troops serving in the East India Company.