Testing Times – Nato's Rifle Standardisation Dilemma

The 5.56mm×45mm rifle cartridge eventually replaced the 7.62mm×51mm as Nato's standard cartridge.
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Nato's quest to standardise a common rifle and a second rifle calibre across... -
Nato standardised the US-nominated 7.62mm×51mm as its rifle calibre in... -
The 5.56mm×45mm rifle cartridge eventually replaced the 7.62mm×51mm... -
Sweden began training with the 5.56 AK rifle in 1986.