L22A1 carbine

10x L22A1 carbine
The development of the SA80 (Small Arms for 1980s) system, which included two weapons -SA80 IW (Infantry Weapon) assault rifle and SA80 LSW (Light Support Weapon) light machine gun, began in the late 1960s when Britisharmy decided to develop a new rifle, which will eventually replace the venerable 7.62mm L1 SLR (British-made FNFAL rifle) in the 1980s.