Steyr AUG

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Steyr AUG refers to a family of firearms, first introduced in 1977 by the Austrian company Steyr Mannlicher. It is often used to refer to a specific version, especially the initial version which was 5.56mm NATO bullpup assault rifle, with a distinctive green frame and integrated scope. It has since spawned a variety of related weapons including a submachine gun, a sniper rifle, and light machine guns. It has been adopted by a number of armed forces and organizations and is the standard service rifle of Austria, Australia, New Zealand, Luxembourg, and Ireland.

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AUG stands for Armee Universal Gewehr, meaning Army Universal Rifle. The AUG has gained notoriety in pop culture, and has made numerous appearances in films, TV, and computer games.

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