This video explores the history and usage of the Steyr AUG by the Falkland Islands Defense Force (FIDF). It details how the FIDF, an independent organization, chose the AUG over the British L85A1 in the early 1990s due to known issues with the L85. The FIDF acquired around 160 AUG rifles, including carbines and heavy-barreled LMGs. The LMGs, initially intended as support weapons, were largely converted to standard rifles. The video also touches on the issues with Elcan optics and their eventual replacement with British SUSATs on some rifles. The AUG served as the FIDF's standard rifle until recently, when they were replaced by L85A3 rifles from the UK for better integrated training. The video thanks the FIDF for access to their armory.
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