Later in the 1980's Italian military authorities finally come to desision of complete adoption of the 5.56mm firearms in Italian army.
In the following trials between Beretta, Bernardelli and Franchi designs, Beretta won with improwed AR70/90 rifle.
Improvements include strenghtening of the receiver and bolt carrier rails, as well as some other parts of the gun.
AR70 /90 also has variants of the carbine (with folding stock, SC70/90) and the light support weapon LM70/90.
All 70/90 family weapons can accept STANAG-type magazines, including 100 rounds Beta-C dual drum mags (useful for LM70/90). All 70/90 weapons could be equipped with removable carrying handle with "see through" base (original sights used). Upper reciver is taped to accept mount with STANAG rails for scopes or night sights.