"It's their standard infantry weapon. It was adopted, despite the existence of far better arms that could have been license-built, because it was the only domestic Brit weapon offered. It continues to be used because of the British Unwarranted Cultural Superiority syndrome - the same thing that sank their auto industry (along with their unions).
The smarter Brit soldiers cadge M-16s from us whenever they can, in-theater, and this causes a bit of scandal. Some of it has even hit the press and has been reported here on FR over the years."
Quite sorry to hear it. The British gave us our foundations---Shakespeare, the Magna Carta, they laid the cornerstones of our civilization. Now, I guess we have to do the best we can to lead them.
Well, the Brit military (those who are serving in the field) have only been screaming about it since before the first Gulf War.
"I guess we have to do the best we can to lead them."LOL.The Brits are quite capable of leading themselves.Quite competent as a matter of fact:)
In what way?
Having been TA,I can tell you that the FLN,though not perfect,was superior to the SA80 monstrosity that replaced it...
'British Unwarranted Cultural Superiority syndrome'?...
Nah,just cost cutting by successive govts who think that they know best for the military than the military...