Small arms ammunition 5-56mm

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Location United Kingdom
We can produce over one million rounds per day of small arms ammunition in 5.56mm and 7.62mm NATO calibres, including: ball, tracer and blank rounds. As the British Army’s partner of choice since the 1940s, we are trusted to provide high volumes of precision rounds that soldiers know they can rely on. Our engineers have developed new 5.56mm and 7.62mm rounds which can increase effective range and armour penetration, whilst remaining fully NATO compliant. We are also currently designing new, light weight case ammunition that will reduce the weight burden and improve performance.
5.56mm Small Arms Ammunition

Overview

Our 5.56 x 45mm Ammunition

L15 Ball

We supply this nature of NATO-qualified ammunition to armed forces throughout the world. Known as the SS109, this has a hardened steel tip and lead alloy core. Various packaging configurations are available, including carton, linked and clipped.

M193 Ball

The original 5.56mm Ball bullet, the M193, is based on a traditional lead-core design. The lighter 3.56g bullet is favoured by some armed forces depending on their choice of assault rifle and is available with the same packaging option as the as the L15 Ball. Designed and manufactured to STANAG 4172 requirements, the M193 round will perform flawlessly in conditions ranging from arid desert to sub-zero arctic environments.

L16 Tracer

Our NATO-qualified L16 Tracer round provides a highly accurate ballistic trace for assault rifles and fully-automatic belt-fed weapons. It is most commonly used in 4-to-1 or 1-to-1 ratios and is highly visible in both day and night. It also features a tracer delay composition to conceal the location of the shooter.

L18 Blank

This Blank ammunition has an extended case, simulating the form of the bulleted round. Blank training ammunition can be supplied in a variety of configurations to suit customer requirements.

L31 Enhanced Performance (EP) Ball

This 5.56mm round delivers enhanced penetration, range and lethality. It is a lead-free bullet, compatible with all 5.56mm NATO weapons, providing enhanced performance.

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