The 7.62×51mm NATO model of the Minimi designated the Maximi is also in limited service. Special forces units use the Para Minimi variant with a shortened barrel and sliding buttstock. The F89 is also manufactured under licence in Australia by Thales Australia.

Light machine gun designated the Light Support Weapon (LSW) chambered for 5.56×45mm NATO. Under LAND 159, the M82A2 will be replaced a new lighter variant the M107A1. Ī semi-automatic sniper and anti-materiel rifle chambered in. Used by the Special Air Service Regiment. It has seen service in Iraq, Afghanistan and East Timor. In service with infantry and special forces units of the Australian Army. 'Marksman Rifle System' used by infantry and special forces units to fill the gap between a sniper rifle and 5.56mm derivatives. Used by special forces and infantry units. Ī straight-pull bolt-action sniper rifle chambered in. The AW50F was designed with an Australian-designed and manufactured barrel. 50 BMG cartridge, and is primarily used with NM140 HEIAP rounds. The AW50F is the largest-bore variant of the Arctic Warfare sniper rifles suited to the anti-materiel role. Manufactured under licence in Australia by Thales Australia. It replaced the Parker Hale Model 82 rifle in the late 1990s. Īn Australian variant of the Accuracy International Arctic Warfare, it is the standard-issue sniper rifle in the Australian Army and is chambered for 7.62×51mm. Used by the Australian Federation Guard with a bayonet attached for ceremonial purposes only. Its official designation in Australia is the M4A5. Regular infantry battalions have suppressors. The EF88 can be fitted the SL20 grenade launcher. The ADF ordered 30,000 rifles and later 8,500 rifles. The EF88 is manufactured in Australia by Thales Australia. The roll out of the EF88 to replace the F88 Austeyr began in 2016. The Enhanced F88 (EF88) Austeyr is the ADF's standard individual weapon. The AMCU was initially issued in late 2014 to 3rd Brigade with a final design roll out commencing in January 2016. Its camouflage pattern is derived from Crye Precision MultiCam using a colour palette and shapes based on the previous Disruptive Pattern Camouflage Uniform (DPCU). Standard issue combat uniform of the Australian Army. Standard issue combat helmet of the Australian Army.Īustralian Multicam Camouflage Uniform (AMCU) This is a list of the equipment currently used by the Australian Army.

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