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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Monday, 14 July 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 16 July 2025. It was answered by Maria Eagle (Labour) on Monday, 21 July 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Army: Ammunition

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of adopting the 6.8mm calibre on the personal weapon system infrastructure of the Army.

Answer

I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 28 April 2025 to Question 45196, which explains that Project GRAYBURN is in its concept phase with the aim of identifying and understanding capability requirements. As part of this phase, various rifle calibres are being considered. The implications of a potential calibre change, including infrastructure, will be balanced against performance requirements.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
67584
Session
2024-26
Attachment
Army: Rifles
Related items
Army: Rifles
Monday, 28 April 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Ammunition Army Weapons
Link
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