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Testing Times – Nato's Rifle Standardisation Dilemma



Sweden began training with the 5.56 AK rifle in 1986.


  • 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.

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