Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Friday, 29 August 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 September 2025. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Monday, 8 September 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Armed Forces: Rifles
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of adopting the Sig Sauer XM250 as a potential replacement for the L7A2.
- Answer
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The L7A2 General Purpose machine Gun (GPMG) is expected to be replaced under Project CAIRNS. Project CAIRNS is currently a pre-concept project and as such formal consideration of systems, including the Sig Sauer XM250, has not yet taken place.
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- 72366
- Session
- 2024-26
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- Subjects
- Armed forces Procurement Rifles
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