HC Deb 28 February 1977 vol 927 c34W
20. Mr. Onslow

asked the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans there are for the adoption of a small-calibre small arms weapon system by the Army.

Mr. Robert C. Brown

NATO trials are to be held over the next two years to decide on a suitable calibre for future small arms on which it is hoped NATO forces will standardise. The British contender is a 4.85mm weapon system, comprising an automatic rifle and a light support weapon.

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