Soldiers at Gallipoli Barracks in Enoggera are now armed with the new F9 pistols, which bring modern firepower to the base.
The Australian Defence Force has started giving out the new F9 pistols to troops at the 7th Brigade in Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera, replacing the older Browning Mk3. The new pistol, known commercially as the SIG P320 X-Carry pro, is a 9mm sidearm designed to be light and hold many bullets.
Soldiers have been learning how to use the new pistols at the base’s weapons training area, including how to put them together and take them apart.
The Defence Force says the F9 pistol is a reliable and good option for soldiers needing to defend themselves. It is part of a bigger plan called Project LAND 300, which aims to give soldiers better weapons for close combat.
This plan will bring new pistols, sniper rifles, fighting knives, and small rifles between late 2024 and mid 2027. The F9 pistols are given out with reflex sights and white light illuminators attached. The change to the F9 pistols will continue through 2025.
Soldiers at Gallipoli Barracks have been spending time at the shooting range, getting used to the new F9 pistols. The NIOA Group gave the pistols to the 7th Brigade earlier this year. The Defence Force has said that choosing the 7th Brigade as the first to get the new pistols shows the importance of giving soldiers the best tools for their work.
Published Date 26-March-2025
