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Written question asked by Lord Beamish (Labour) on Thursday, 25 November 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 30 November 2021 (named day). It was answered by James Heappey (Conservative) on Tuesday, 30 November 2021 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ranger Regiment: Equipment

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to deploy new equipment with the Rangers Regiment.

Answer

Rangers will be equipped to deliver what is asked of them; this may include new vehicles, weapons, surveillance and target acquisition systems, drones and communications. As part of the Army Special Operations Brigade, the Ranger Regiment is designed to deploy globally and conduct a range of different tasks, operating alongside both regular and irregular partners and proxies in high-threat and hostile environments.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
81875
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Equipment Ranger Regiment
Link
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