Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 117361
Defence Equipment: Procurement
Tabled: 3 March 2026
Answered: 9 March 2026
Named DayQuestion
James Cartlidge
Conservative — South Suffolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Enemy weapons detector in the hands of soldiers five years early, published on 14 February 2026, how many SONUS systems have been procured as of 24 Februa
Answer
Luke PollardThe SONUS system is an Acoustic Weapon Locating capability part of a wider programme which is delivering the next generation of Weapon Locating Sensors to enhance the capabilities of the 5th Regiment Royal Artillery. In January 2026, Leonardo UK was award...
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