Steyr AUGs of the Falkland Islands Defense Force

Published on January 8, 2025
Duration: 0:54

The Falkland Islands Defense Force (FIDF) opted for the Steyr AUG over the British L85A1 due to the latter's documented reliability and durability issues. The FIDF's AUGs feature a unique 3-position selector, including a progressive full-auto trigger mode. This procurement decision highlights the FIDF's independent evaluation of military hardware.

Quick Summary

The Falkland Islands Defense Force (FIDF) selected the Steyr AUG over the British L85A1 due to the latter's documented reliability and durability problems. The FIDF's AUGs feature a unique 3-position selector, including a progressive full-auto trigger mode, replacing their previous 7.62mm rifles.

Chapters

  1. 00:00FIDF Steyr AUG Introduction
  2. 00:05FIDF Procurement History & L85A1 Issues
  3. 00:34Custom FIDF AUG 3-Position Selector
  4. 00:47Progressive Full-Auto Trigger Demo

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did the Falkland Islands Defense Force choose the Steyr AUG over the British L85A1?

The FIDF opted for the Steyr AUG because extensive testing revealed significant reliability and durability issues with the British L85A1 rifle, making the AUG a more dependable choice for their needs.

What is unique about the Steyr AUGs used by the FIDF?

The FIDF's Steyr AUGs were retrofitted by Steyr with a special 3-position selector. This selector includes a setting for semi-automatic fire and a unique progressive full-auto mode activated by the trigger.

What caliber rifles did the FIDF replace with the Steyr AUG?

The Falkland Islands Defense Force replaced their older 7.62mm caliber rifles with the Steyr AUG. This decision was made in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

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