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Modern Military Rifle Designs Around the World: AK, AR, Bullpup & Tactical Rifle Platforms Modern military rifle designs vary widely from country to country, but most are built around the same core goals: reliability, controllability, practical accuracy, modularity, and field durability. The comparison image highlights several famous rifle platforms from around the world, including the AK-47, M4A1, FN SCAR-L, QBZ-95, FAMAS, TAR-21 / Tavor, AUG A3, and HK416. While many of the rifles shown in …