Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 116130

Army: Body Armour

Tabled: 26 February 2026
Answered: 6 March 2026

Question

Dr Andrew Murrison

ConservativeSouth West Wiltshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has been made of the effectiveness of body armour currently supplied to the British Army in deflecting projectiles in (a) men (b) women.

Answer

Luke Pollard
We are committed to ensuring that our forces are equipped with the best possible kit for the future, both men and women. We are ensuring that our Service personnel are equipped with appropriate and sufficient protective equipment. As part of this commitme...

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