at least two AR-18s for consideration to the Imperial Iranian Army, but was never adopted. Non-state users Provisional Irish Republican Army Lebanese Forces militia – Used in small numbers by Commando units. See also List of ArmaLite rifles Howa Type 89 - Japanese version of ArmaLite AR-18 SAR-87 - British/Singaporean version of ArmaLite AR-18 References External links 5.56 mm assault rifles Abandoned military projects of the United States Weapons and ammunition introduced in 1969 Police weapons Short stroke piston firearms