Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 50538
Rifles: Procurement
Tabled: 7 May 2025
Answered: 14 May 2025
Question
James Cartlidge
Conservative — South Suffolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether UK sovereign capability will be considered in the procurement of a replacement for the SA80 rifle.
Answer
Maria EagleProject GRAYBURN aims to replace the L85 family of rifles with a new weapon system fit for future warfare. This will be achieved in partnership with industry by growing UK sovereign manufacturing skills and infrastructure. The Ministry of Defence is commi...
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