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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Wednesday, 13 November 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 November 2024. It was answered by Maria Eagle (Labour) on Thursday, 21 November 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Shells

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make an estimate of the number of weeks the UK could sustain continuous combat for before exhausting its 155mm shells stock.

Answer

Munition stockpile levels are actively reviewed balancing current holdings against threats, availability, industrial capacity and evolving technology. It is not however possible to comment on specific stockpile levels, as this information is operationally sensitive.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
14022
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Shells
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk