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 "title": "FN Browning Group Acquires Accuracy International; Small-Arms Consolidation Ahead of UK Project Grayburn SA80 Replacement",
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 "published": "2026-05-28T20:45:00.000+02:00",
 "updated": "2026-07-29T18:53:11.000+02:00",
 "excerpt": "\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLiège, 28 May 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKey points\n\n\n * Belgian state-owned FN Browning Group announced on 28 May a strategic acquisition agreement for UK precision-rifle maker Accuracy International — the Portsmouth supplier behind the British Army's L96 and L115 sniper systems\n * Terms undisclosed; deal subject to regulatory approval; Accuracy International to retain its brand and Portsmouth manufacturing base\n * FN already operates the only assault-rifle and machine-gun line in the UK and is positi",
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