The following are lists of individual weapons used by the New Zealand Defence Force.
Assault rifles, sniper rifles Currently In service +NameOriginTypeCalibreimageDetailsLewis Machine and Tool MARS-LAssault rifle5.56×45mm NATO Adopted in 2015 to replace the Steyr AUG as the standard service rifle of the New Zealand Army. This weapon comes in 2 different barrel lengths and can take many modular attachments hence the name given by the NZDF to this rifle the Modular Assault Rifle System - Light (this is the same with LMT's own MARS-L, but is referred as the Modular Ambidextrous Rifle System - Light instead for its US civilian models). The rifle is generally equipped with the Trijicon ACOG scope with an RMR red dot mounted on top. Most recent design upgrade with enhanced features based on the AR-15/M4/M-16 family of firearms. Equipped with M7 bayonet.Lewis Machine and Tool 308 MWSDesignated marksman rifle, Sniper rifle7.62x51mm NATO The New Zealand Army adopted the rifle in October 2011. It differs from its UK counterpart in the use of a Leupold adjustable 4.5-14× scope, canted iron sights and a foldable foregrip.Barrett MRADBolt action sniper rifle7.62x51mm NATO .338 Lapua Magnum Introduced in 2018 to replace the Accuracy International Arctic Warfare 7.62×51mm bolt action sniper rifle. Equipped with an ATACR 5-25×56 F1 Nightforce scope. Dual calibre configuration with 7.62×51mm NATO for training and .338 Lapua Magnum for operations.Barrett M107A1Anti-materiel sniper rifle12.7×99mm NATO A semi-automatic sniper and anti-materiel rifle chambered in .50 BMG.M4 carbineAssault rifle, Carbine5.56×45mm NATO Used by New Zealand Special Air Service. Retired NameOriginTypeCalibreImageDetailsSteyr AUG F88 AusteyrBullpup assault rifle5.56×45mm NATO It was available in three barrel lengths: 350 mm, 407 mm, and 508 mm. Replaced by LMT Mars L.Accuracy International Arctic WarfareBolt action sniper rifle7.62x51mm NATORetired Sniper Rifle Replaced By Barrett MRADAccuracy International AW50FAnti-materiel sniper rifle12.7×99mm NATOM16A1Assault rifle5.56×45mm NATOL1A1 Self-Loading Rifle Battle rifle7.62x51mm NATOParker Hale M82 Bolt action sniper rifle7.62x51mm NATORifle .22 No 8 Mk IBolt-action cadet rifle.22LRBoys anti-tank rifleAnti-tank rifle.55 BoysLee–Enfield
New Zealand Carbine No. 1 Mk III No. 4 Mk I No. 4 MK IIBolt action service rifle.303 BritishStill used for commemorative purposes.Ross Mk IIIBolt action service rifle.303 BritishPattern 1914 EnfieldBolt action service rifle.303 BritishLee-Metford Mk I Mk I* Mk IIBolt action service rifle.303 BritishMartini-Henry and carbine variants Martini-EnfieldBreech-loading single-shot lever-actuated rifle.577/450 Martini–Henry .303 BritishCarbine still used by Queen Alexandra's Mounted Rifles Colour GuardM1885 Remington–LeeBolt action service rifle.43 SpanishIntroduced 1887, Withdrawn 1888Snider–EnfieldBreech-loading rifle.577 Snider1858 Hay Medium Enfield RifleBreech-loading rifle.577Introduced 1860
Sidearms In service NameOriginTypeCalibreImageDetailsGlock 17Semi-automatic pistol9x19mm ParabellumGen. 4 Retired NameOriginTypeCalibreImageDetailsSIG Sauer P226Semi-automatic pistol9x19mm ParabellumFN Browning Hi-Power No. 2 Mk ISemi-automatic pistol9x19mm ParabellumM1911Semi-automatic pistol.45 ACPSmith & Wesson Model 10 Revolver.38 S&WVictory ModelEnfield No. 2Revolver.38 S&WWebley Revolver Mk I Mk VI Revolver.442 Webley .455 Webley
Shotguns In service NameOriginTypeCalibreImageDetailsBenelli M3Hybrid pump-action and semi-automatic shotgun12-gauge Retired NameOriginTypeCalibreImageDetailsBrowning Auto-5semi-automatic shotgunRemington Model 870pump-action shotgun
Submachine guns In service NameOriginCalibreImageDetailsHeckler & Koch MP59×19mm ParabellumUsed by the New Zealand Special Air Service. Retired NameOriginCalibreImageDetailsSterling L2A1 & L2A39×19mm ParabellumSterling L34A19×19mm ParabellumOwen gun9×19mm ParabellumSten Mk 2 Mk 59×19mm ParabellumThompson M1928 M1928A1.45 ACPLanchester 9×19mm Parabellum
Machine guns In service NameOriginTypeCalibreImageDetailsFN MAG (MAG 58)General-purpose machine gun7.62x51mm NATOFN MinimiLight machine gun7.62x51mm NATOM2 BrowningHeavy machine gun12.7×99mm NATO Retired NameOriginTypeCalibreImageDetailsC9 Minimi C9 5.56mmlight machine gun5.56×45mm NATOL43A1Ranging machine gun7.62x51mm NATOUsed as a ranging gun on the FV101 ScorpionL7General-purpose machine gun7.62x51mm NATOM60General-purpose machine gun7.62x51mm NATO L2A1light machine gun7.62x51mm NATOL4A3 light machine gun7.62x51mm NATOM1919 Browning L3A3 L3A3E1 L3A4Medium machine gun.30-06 SpringfieldBren gunlight machine gun.303 BritishCharlton Automatic Riflelight machine gun.303 BritishHotchkiss M1909 Benét–Mercié light machine gun.303 BritishLewis gunlight machine gun.303 BritishBesa machine gunTank-mounted medium machine gun7.92mmVickers gunMedium machine gun.303 British
Grenade launchers Current NameOriginTypeCalibreDetailsRM M203PIUnder-barrel grenade launcher40mm grenadeUsed on Steyr AUG and LMT MARS-L riflesHeckler & Koch GMGAutomatic grenade launcher40mm grenade Retired NameOriginTypeCalibreDetailsM203Under-barrel grenade launcher40mm grenadeUsed on M16A1 riflesM79Handheld grenade launcher40mm grenade
Mortar Current NameOriginCalibreDetailsM6C-640T60mm mortarL16A281mm mortar Retired NameOriginCalibreDetailsOrdnance SBML two-inch mortar2 inch (50.8 mm) mortarOrdnance ML 4.2 inch Mortar4.2 inch (110 mm) mortarStokes 3" Mortar3.2 in (81 mm)Ordnance ML 3 inch mortar3.19 in (81.0 mm)M2 Mortar60 mm (2.36 in)
Anti-armour Current NameOriginTypeCalibreDetailsFGM-148 JavelinAnti-tank guided missile127 mmSRAAW M72Anti-tank rocket launcher66 mmCarl Gustaf M3Recoilless rifle84 mm Retired NameOriginTypeCalibreDetailsCarl Gustaf L14A1Recoilless rifle84 mmM40 106-mm recoilless rifleRecoilless rifle105 mmBAT L1 Recoilless rifle120 mmBAT L4 MORBATBAT L6 WOMBATAnti-Tank Grenade No 94 EnergraAnti-tank rifle grenade75 mmM20 Mk II "Super Bazooka"Anti-tank rocket launcher3.5 inchProjector, Infantry, Anti Tank (PIAT)Anti-tank grenade launcher
Anti-personnel Current NameOriginTypeDetailsM18A1 ClaymoreAnti-personnel mineM67 Fragmentation hand grenadeFragmentation grenade Retired NameOriginTypeDetailsMills bomb N°36Fragmentation grenadeGrenade, hand, No 69 Mk IFragmentation grenadeNo.68 Rifle GrenadeAnti Tank grenadeNo.74 Sticky BombAnti Tank grenadeNo.75 HawkinsAnti Tank grenadeNo.63 rifle smoke grenadeSmoke grenade
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