Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 36821

Armed Forces: Body Armour

Tabled: 10 March 2025
Answered: 20 March 2025

Question

Mr Calvin Bailey

LabourLeyton and Wanstead

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress his Department has made on replacing enhanced combat body armour for frontline troops.

Answer

Maria Eagle
The safety of personnel remains the Ministry of Defence’s top priority and we are taking all necessary steps to ensure the safety of our forces and maintain operational readiness. Where it is appropriate, alternative body armour plates have been issued to...

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