Light Calibre Weapons

Light weapons - small arms

ADI manufactures a range of small arms at the Lithgow facility. Our capabilities include modification, upgrades, weapon development and design and refurbishment.

• 90 years of continuous experience in the production of small arms
• Cold forging barrel capability
• International customer base
• Licence agreements - Steyr Mannlicher AG, FN Herstal SA

5.56mm F88 Austeyr Rifle

A state-of-the-art weapon, which is in service in over 30 countries. It is manufactured by ADI and supplied to the armed forces of Australia and New Zealand as well as other overseas countries. It has been upgraded by ADI to accept various aiming devices mounted on a Picatinny Rail and can be fitted with a 40mm Grenade Launcher.

22 Calibre F88 Austeyr Training Rifle

ADI has developed a .22 calibre training rifle for use by the Australian Army. The weapon provides an economical training alternative, with a very low ammunition cost, which can be used in environmentally sensitive training areas and indoor areas for special force training with reduced risk to trainees and instructors.

5.56mm Minimi Light Support Weapon

The Minimi is manufactured under licence to FN Herstal.

It is in service with many countries and has been manufactured and modified by ADI to accept various aiming devices mounted on a Picatinny Rail.

.50 Calibre QCB Browning Machine Gun

The Browning is manufactured under licence to FN Herstal by ADI and supplied to Australian defence force.

Commercial Weapons

ADI is capable of developing, re-engineering and manufacturing a variety of weapons for the domestic and nostalgia markets.

Barrel Manufacture

Weapon barrels are cold forged to specification in the range of .177 calibre to 12.7mm.

Weapon Refurbishment and Upgrade

ADI has the capability to inspect, refurbish and upgrade a range of military weapons.

Weapon Components

ADI's capability allows for the machining, heat treatment and metal finishing of weapon components. Our Investment Casting capability permits many components to be manufactured using this process.

Contact Details

Trevor Pearce

Sales Coordinator - Light Engineering

ADI Limited

Tel: +61 2 6352 9850, Fax: +61 2 6351 3970, Email: trevor.pearce@adi-limited.com