Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 44692
Army: Rifles
Tabled: 7 April 2025
Answered: 28 April 2025
Question
Ben Obese-Jecty
Conservative — Huntingdon
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with arms manufacturers on the replacement of the SA80A3 as the Army’s standard personal weapon.
Answer
Maria EagleThe British Army’s projected Out of Service Date for the L85A3 (SA80A3) variant of the L85 rifle family is currently 2030. The replacement for the L85 rifle will be procured under Project GRAYBURN, which is currently in the concept phase with the aim of i...
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