Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 116129

Armed Forces: Body Armour

Tabled: 26 February 2026

Answered: 6 March 2026

Question

Dr Andrew Murrison

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many injuries have been sustained by servicewomen from body armour in the past 10 years.

Answer

Louise Sandher-Jones

Medical records do not attribute injuries to specific items of equipment, and therefore the Ministry of Defence is unable to provide the information requested. The Ministry of Defence remains firmly committed to ensuring that our service personnel are equ...

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