Marines blamed for rifle failure. ... During operations in Afghanistan, however, the Royal Marines said that the SA80-A2 was still plagued by problems and that it had failed in dusty conditions.

Senior British Army and Royal Marines officers led by Gen Sir Mike Jackson, who commanded the allied force that occupied Kosovo, insisted yesterday that the modified SA80 A2 rifle was a "highly ...

An official inquiry into the failures of an assault rifle used by the armed forces in Afghanistan has concluded inadequate maintenance and cleaning was to blame, it is reported. Marines in Afghanistan ...

Royal Marines in Afghanistan have begun using a new long-range rifle in their fight against the Taliban. Members of 40 Commando have deployed the Sharpshooter on the front line in Helmand province ...

The Ministry of Defence's blaming of Marine troops for the failures of SA80-A2 rifles has been described by a firearms expert and ex-army officer as 'a pathethic excuse'. The official report into ...

See the new special forces rifle for elite Royal Marine protection unit. Marines guarding the Navy's nuclear deterrent submarine base and weapons convoys will give up the SA-80 rifle for the Colt ...

The much-criticised SA80 rifle is a "highly reliable" weapon, a top military commander has insisted. Gen Sir Mike Jackson, Commander-in Chief, UK Land Forces, said that he was satisfied that the ...

Royal Marines issued with more powerful rifle, replacing traditional SA80. The weapon has 'reduced ricochet, limited collateral damage' features. Will Worley. Saturday 12 March 2016 17:44 GMT.

THE Ministry of Defence has been accused of a "monumental cock-up" after sending the Royal Marines on active service into Afghanistan with the wrong weapons. Defence chiefs have been severely ...

Royal Marines in Afghanistan begin using a new long-range rifle in their fight against the Taliban.