Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Calvin Bailey (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 June 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Rifles
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many L129A1 Sharpshooter Rifles have been (a) lost, (b) stolen and (c) subsequently recovered since the introduction of the weapon.
- Answer
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No incidents have been raised for the loss or theft of the L129A1 Sharpshooter Rifle since its introduction into service in 2010.
The security of small arms is taken very seriously within MOD, and we have robust procedures in place to deter, detect and prevent loss and theft which are constantly reviewed. All losses and thefts of small arms are fully and rigorously investigated.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 11261
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Lost property Theft Rifles
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- 2026-06-24 14:36:34 +0100
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