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Written question asked by Luke Akehurst (Labour) 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 Luke Pollard (Labour) on Monday, 20 April 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Rifles: Procurement

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment the Department has made of the operational risks of replacing the SA80 service weapon without including modern optics within the scope of Project GRAYBURN.

Answer

Project GRAYBURN is in the Concept Phase during which the requirements for modern optics will be defined.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
125985
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Procurement Rifles
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk