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EF88

Australian Australian Army News Science & Technology 

8500 extra EF88s ordered

14/07/202025/07/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 8369 Views 0 Comments EF88

The government has committed to purchasing an additional 8500 Australian made Enhanced F88 (EF88) rifles for the Australian Army.

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Australian Feature Articles 

New EF88 assault rifle examined

07/09/201514/07/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 24400 Views 10 Comments assault rifle, Austeyr, EF88, Steyr

There are few things more precious and personal to a soldier than their rifle. They need it to function reliably,

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F90 aka EF88 from Thales
ADF Australian News Science & Technology 

Defence has signed $100-million contract for new rifles

04/08/201517/10/2015 Posted by Brian Hartigan 19749 Views 9 Comments EF88, F90, Thales

Defence has signed a $100-million contract with Thales to produce new rifles, grenade launchers, spare parts and various ancillaries for the

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ADF Australian News 

EF88 delivery steps closer

06/07/201512/10/2015 Posted by Brian Hartigan 13216 Views 1 Comment Austeyr, EF88, F88

Delivery of the new EF88 Austeyr rifle is several steps closer today after the government gave second-pass approval for project LAND

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