Written question asked by James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 17 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 June 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Monday, 29 June 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Rifles: Procurement
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made on Project Cairns.
- Answer
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I refer the hon. Member to my answer to Question 72366, which remains extant:
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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- 2026-27
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