Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 July 2026 (named day). It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Monday, 13 July 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Armed Forces: Ammunition
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the answer of 13 October 2025 to question 77262 on Armed Forces: Ammunition, what 5.56 x 45mm ball rounds heavier than four grams are used by the armed forces.
- Answer
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According to Defence General Munitions records, the following 5.56 x 45mm ball rounds heavier than four grams are in use by the UK's Armed Forces:
- ROUND 5.56MM BALL CARTON L15A2
- ROUND 5.56MM BALL CARTON L15A3
- ROUND 5.56MM BALL CARTON L15A4
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 16662
- Session
- 2026-27
- Related items
- Subjects
- Ammunition Armed forces
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- 2026-07-13 13:16:00 +0100
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