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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Friday, 10 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. It was answered by Al Carns (Labour) on Monday, 20 April 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Russia: Guided Weapons

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential impact of the Russian Bagulnik-82 120mm mortar UGV as a potential threat to British forces in Estonia and Ukraine.

Answer

The Ministry of Defence continues to work closely with the Government of Ukraine on the sharing of knowledge and insights to ensure that our support meets Ukraine's priority requirements and that the Armed Forces of Ukraine is responding effectively to the evolving threat, including from drones and energy weapons.

Due to operational security, we do not comment on specific capabilities.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
125501
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Armed conflict Estonia Guided weapons Ukraine Russia
Link
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