This video delves into the history of small arms used by the Falkland Islands Defense Force (FIDF) from its inception in 1892 to the present day. It traces the evolution of their weaponry, starting with Martini Henry rifles, moving through World War I and II equipping them with Lee Enfields, Stens, Brens, Lewis, and Vickers guns. The narrative continues with the acquisition of L1A1 SLRs, Sterling SMGs, and GPMGs (FALs, FN MAGs) in 1972, and their subsequent replacement with Steyr AUGs in the 1990s. The video also highlights the acquisition of specialized arms like the Parker-Hale M85, Steyr HS-50s, and LMT 7.62mm rifles. The description also links to other videos focusing on specific firearms featured.
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.
This video focuses on the Steyr AUG rifle as utilized by the Falkland Islands Defense Force (FIDF). It delves into the historical context of its use in the Falkland Islands (also referred to as the Malvinas). The content appears to be part of a broader series on military firearms history.
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