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Defence equipment (136)
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Foreign Affairs Committee
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Commonwealth and Development Office Foreign; Hamish Falconer
Subjects
Staff; Detainees; Armed conflict; Defence equipment; Bomb disposal; Humanitarian aid; Imports; International humanitarian law; Landmines; Hostage taking; Redundancy; Lebanon; Gaza; Occupied territories; International Court of Justice; Israel; Trade agreements; Palestine; Iran; West Bank; Syria; Hezbollah; Sanctions; Palestinian Authority; Christianity; British Council; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office; Israeli settlements; Abu Safiya, Hussam
Date
7 July 2026
Reference
HC 513 2026-27
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reason has he cancelled the contract with NP Aerospace to provide x-ray scanners for Army bomb disposal units.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reason has he cancelled the contract with NP Aerospace to provide x-ray scanners for Army bomb disposal units.
Asked by
Ben Obese-Jecty
(Conservative)
Answered by
Luke Pollard
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
3 February 2026
For answer on
5 February 2026
Answered on
11 February 2026
The contract was terminated following careful consideration and agreement from key internal stakeholders as the best value for money way forward for the Army. The termination does not create a capability gap as an interim solution is already in place.
Subjects
Contracts; Defence equipment; Bomb disposal; Procurement; NP Aerospace
Date
11 February 2026
Reference
110526
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress his Department has made developing the WEEVIL mine-clearance vehicle.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress his Department has made developing the WEEVIL mine-clearance vehicle.
Asked by
Ben Obese-Jecty
(Conservative)
Answered by
Luke Pollard
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
7 January 2026
For answer on
12 January 2026
Answered on
15 January 2026
I refer the hon. Member to my response to Question 95410 on 8 December 2025 which remains extant.
Subjects
Defence equipment; Bomb disposal; Landmines
Date
15 January 2026
Reference
103964
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled New British Army robotic mine plough aims to better shield soldiers from danger, published on 10 April 2025, what is the in service date for WEEVIL.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled New British Army robotic mine plough aims to better shield soldiers from danger, published on 10 April 2025, what is the in service date for WEEVIL.
Asked by
James Cartlidge
(Conservative)
Answered by
Luke Pollard
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
28 November 2025
For answer on
2 December 2025
Answered on
8 December 2025
The WEEVIL prototype currently uses the Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicle, fitted with a full-width mine plough, advanced remote-control system, and vehicle-mounted cameras. Project Atilla is the Army's term for the delivery of the WEEVIL capability. Whilst Project Atilla is currently in its concept phase, it is expected to have an in-service date of 2032.
Since April 2025, one Warrior platform has been adapted with the WEEVIL capability. The Army is considering adapting further Warrior vehicles with the WEEVIL capability in the near future.
Subjects
Defence equipment; Bomb disposal; Landmines
Date
8 December 2025
Reference
95410
House
House of Commons
A debate on UK Government support for the explosive ordnance disposal community is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 11 December 2024, from 9:30 to 11:00am. The debate will be opened by Helen Maguire MP.
A debate on UK Government support for the explosive ordnance disposal community is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 11 December 2024, from 9:30 to 11:00am. The debate will be opened by Helen Maguire MP.
By
Louisa Brooke-Holland; Nigel Walker
Type
Commons Debate packs
Subjects
Armed forces; Armed conflict; Civilians; Defence equipment; Cluster munitions; Bomb disposal; Finance; Landmines; Protection; Treaties; Mines Advisory Group; Safety; Ukraine; Russia; Defence Equipment & Support; Improvised explosive devices; Halo Trust; Convention on Cluster Munitions; Ottawa Convention; Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons
Date
9 December 2024
Reference
CDP-2024-0170
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 8 of DE&S Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23, published on 20 July 2023, HC 1528, when he expects the remaining new generation bomb disposal and search vehicles to be delivered to the Army.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 8 of DE&S Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23, published on 20 July 2023, HC 1528, when he expects the remaining new generation bomb disposal and search vehicles to be delivered to the Army.
Asked by
Maria Eagle
(Labour)
Answered by
James Cartlidge
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
16 January 2024
For answer on
18 January 2024
Answered on
24 January 2024
All 295 new generation bomb disposal and search vehicles are forecast to be delivered to the Army by March 2025.
Subjects
Army; Defence equipment; Bomb disposal; Vehicles; Defence Equipment & Support
Date
24 January 2024
Reference
9771
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what equipment and training his Department is providing to Ukraine to aid mine clearance.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what equipment and training his Department is providing to Ukraine to aid mine clearance.
Asked by
Dave Doogan
(Scottish National Party)
Answered by
James Heappey
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
1 September 2023
For answer on
5 September 2023
Answered on
8 September 2023
The UK has provided considerable equipment and training to Ukraine to improve their ability to clear mines. This has included over 1,500 sets of both vehicle-mounted and 'on-the person' mine clearing and explosive ordnance disposal equipment, including necessary training.
The UK is also currently delivering counter explosive training to Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel and training Ukrainian Navy personnel to conduct mine countermeasure activity at sea.
Several mine clearance capabilities are also under consideration for inclusion in the next package of support from the International Fund for Ukraine. This package is subject to review and approval by the multinational Executive Panel which oversees the Fund.
Subjects
Defence equipment; Bomb disposal; Landmines; Training; Ukraine
Date
8 September 2023
Reference
196986
House
House of Commons
My Lords, I associate myself and Members on these Benches with the condolences just expressed by the Minister. Does she agree that it is imperative, when we are operating closely and in similar circumstances with our allies, that any information derived by our allies when testing equipment should immediately be made available to us, and that that should be reciprocated when we test equipment of our own?
My Lords, I associate myself and Members on these Benches with the condolences just expressed by the Minister. Does she agree that it is imperative, when we are operating closely and in similar circumstances with our allies, that any information derived by our allies when testing equipment should immediately be made available to us, and that that should be reciprocated when we test equipment of our own?
Asked by
Lord Addington
(Liberal Democrat)
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
22 February 2010
My Lords, a very comprehensive memorandum of understanding is in place between ourselves and the United States and, indeed, with other allies on counter-IED measures. It includes everything from intelligence to the equipment that can be used, although I would point out that equipment is only a small part of our defences against these particularly obnoxious devices. We do of course include our allies in terms of sharing information and we use the information that they give us, but often we are operating in somewhat different circumstances, so we cannot always bolt on what others may use. However, we take into account the experience and daily evidence that we can get from our allies.
Subjects
Disclosure of information; Defence equipment; Bomb disposal; Peacekeeping operations; USA; Afghanistan; ISAF; Improvised explosive devices
Date
22 February 2010
Reference
717 c807-8
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, will the Minister pass on the thanks of this House to the scientists and engineers at various MoD establishments who do such brilliant and diligent work in developing the countermeasures?
My Lords, will the Minister pass on the thanks of this House to the scientists and engineers at various MoD establishments who do such brilliant and diligent work in developing the countermeasures?
Asked by
Earl Attlee
(Conservative)
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
22 February 2010
My Lords, the noble Earl raises an important point. Very often the people who do this essential and vital work are behind the scenes and we should take every opportunity to commend them on the efforts they make on our behalf.
Subjects
Defence equipment; Bomb disposal; Peacekeeping operations; Afghanistan; ISAF; Improvised explosive devices
Date
22 February 2010
Reference
717 c809
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, drones are extremely important in that area as well as in other areas. By the end of last year we had increased very significantly our capability in terms of the hours that we have available for drones: by 33 per cent for Hermes, 50 per cent for Desert Hawk, and 80 per cent for our Reaper capability. We acknowledge the very real importance they can play, but I emphasise that the equipment we have is only one part of the battle. It is also about our tactics and procedures, and the training we give our troops. Overall, taking all those things into account, we have made real headway, and we are working very closely with allies to share our experience and indeed to learn from them.
My Lords, drones are extremely important in that area as well as in other areas. By the end of last year we had increased very significantly our capability in terms of the hours that we have available for drones: by 33 per cent for Hermes, 50 per cent for Desert Hawk, and 80 per cent for our Reaper capability. We acknowledge the very real importance they can play, but I emphasise that the equipment we have is only one part of the battle. It is also about our tactics and procedures, and the training we give our troops. Overall, taking all those things into account, we have made real headway, and we are working very closely with allies to share our experience and indeed to learn from them.
Answered by
Baroness Taylor of Bolton
(Labour)
Asked by
Lord Wallace of Saltaire
(Liberal Democrat)
Type
Oral answers to questions
My Lords, I understand the Americans have found drones very useful as a means of watching when people are likely to be placing IEDs in Afghanistan. Are we doing the same thing, and do we have enough drones for the purpose?
Subjects
Defence equipment; Bomb disposal; Peacekeeping operations; Afghanistan; ISAF; Improvised explosive devices
Date
22 February 2010
Reference
717 c809
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, an agreement was reached on UORs some time ago and is in the public domain. Over a certain limit the MoD will make a contribution, not least because the equipment developed under urgent operational requirements is now becoming mainstream equipment for everyone in our Armed Forces.
My Lords, an agreement was reached on UORs some time ago and is in the public domain. Over a certain limit the MoD will make a contribution, not least because the equipment developed under urgent operational requirements is now becoming mainstream equipment for everyone in our Armed Forces.
Answered by
Baroness Taylor of Bolton
(Labour)
Asked by
Lord Ramsbotham
(Crossbench)
Type
Oral answers to questions
My Lords, returning to the point raised by my noble and gallant friend Lord Craig, does the Minister agree that the question is not so much about how much urgent operational requirement money has been provided by the Treasury, but about how much is then going to be clawed back from the defence budget?
Subjects
Defence equipment; Bomb disposal; Peacekeeping operations; Afghanistan; ISAF; Improvised explosive devices
Date
22 February 2010
Reference
717 c809
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, I understand the Americans have found drones very useful as a means of watching when people are likely to be placing IEDs in Afghanistan. Are we doing the same thing, and do we have enough drones for the purpose?
My Lords, I understand the Americans have found drones very useful as a means of watching when people are likely to be placing IEDs in Afghanistan. Are we doing the same thing, and do we have enough drones for the purpose?
Asked by
Lord Wallace of Saltaire
(Liberal Democrat)
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
22 February 2010
My Lords, drones are extremely important in that area as well as in other areas. By the end of last year we had increased very significantly our capability in terms of the hours that we have available for drones: by 33 per cent for Hermes, 50 per cent for Desert Hawk, and 80 per cent for our Reaper capability. We acknowledge the very real importance they can play, but I emphasise that the equipment we have is only one part of the battle. It is also about our tactics and procedures, and the training we give our troops. Overall, taking all those things into account, we have made real headway, and we are working very closely with allies to share our experience and indeed to learn from them.
Subjects
Defence equipment; Bomb disposal; Peacekeeping operations; Afghanistan; ISAF; Improvised explosive devices
Date
22 February 2010
Reference
717 c809
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, it is true that unfortunately we have had several casualties. These soldiers are highly trained, very brave and take a great number of risks on behalf of their colleagues. Those who undertake this kind of work are volunteers, and it has been possible to find volunteers to undergo the training at present. We are continually in the process of trying to expand the skills that we have in this area. However, we should be under no illusions about the dangers that these people face. We should all be very grateful for the work that they undertake.
My Lords, it is true that unfortunately we have had several casualties. These soldiers are highly trained, very brave and take a great number of risks on behalf of their colleagues. Those who undertake this kind of work are volunteers, and it has been possible to find volunteers to undergo the training at present. We are continually in the process of trying to expand the skills that we have in this area. However, we should be under no illusions about the dangers that these people face. We should all be very grateful for the work that they undertake.
Answered by
Baroness Taylor of Bolton
(Labour)
Asked by
Earl of Onslow
(Conservative)
Type
Oral answers to questions
My Lords, bomb disposal officers and NCOs are highly trained and extremely valuable. Is the noble Baroness satisfied that the casualty rates among bomb disposal officers and NCOs are not too high, and are we having difficulty in recruiting and training enough members of those units?
Subjects
Defence equipment; Bomb disposal; Peacekeeping operations; Afghanistan; ISAF; Improvised explosive devices
Date
22 February 2010
Reference
717 c808
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, the noble Earl raises an important point. Very often the people who do this essential and vital work are behind the scenes and we should take every opportunity to commend them on the efforts they make on our behalf.
My Lords, the noble Earl raises an important point. Very often the people who do this essential and vital work are behind the scenes and we should take every opportunity to commend them on the efforts they make on our behalf.
Answered by
Baroness Taylor of Bolton
(Labour)
Asked by
Earl Attlee
(Conservative)
Type
Oral answers to questions
My Lords, will the Minister pass on the thanks of this House to the scientists and engineers at various MoD establishments who do such brilliant and diligent work in developing the countermeasures?
Subjects
Defence equipment; Bomb disposal; Peacekeeping operations; Afghanistan; ISAF; Improvised explosive devices
Date
22 February 2010
Reference
717 c809
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, returning to the point raised by my noble and gallant friend Lord Craig, does the Minister agree that the question is not so much about how much urgent operational requirement money has been provided by the Treasury, but about how much is then going to be clawed back from the defence budget?
My Lords, returning to the point raised by my noble and gallant friend Lord Craig, does the Minister agree that the question is not so much about how much urgent operational requirement money has been provided by the Treasury, but about how much is then going to be clawed back from the defence budget?
Asked by
Lord Ramsbotham
(Crossbench)
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
22 February 2010
My Lords, an agreement was reached on UORs some time ago and is in the public domain. Over a certain limit the MoD will make a contribution, not least because the equipment developed under urgent operational requirements is now becoming mainstream equipment for everyone in our Armed Forces.
Subjects
Defence equipment; Bomb disposal; Peacekeeping operations; Afghanistan; ISAF; Improvised explosive devices
Date
22 February 2010
Reference
717 c809
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, bomb disposal officers and NCOs are highly trained and extremely valuable. Is the noble Baroness satisfied that the casualty rates among bomb disposal officers and NCOs are not too high, and are we having difficulty in recruiting and training enough members of those units?
My Lords, bomb disposal officers and NCOs are highly trained and extremely valuable. Is the noble Baroness satisfied that the casualty rates among bomb disposal officers and NCOs are not too high, and are we having difficulty in recruiting and training enough members of those units?
Asked by
Earl of Onslow
(Conservative)
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
22 February 2010
My Lords, it is true that unfortunately we have had several casualties. These soldiers are highly trained, very brave and take a great number of risks on behalf of their colleagues. Those who undertake this kind of work are volunteers, and it has been possible to find volunteers to undergo the training at present. We are continually in the process of trying to expand the skills that we have in this area. However, we should be under no illusions about the dangers that these people face. We should all be very grateful for the work that they undertake.
Subjects
Defence equipment; Bomb disposal; Peacekeeping operations; Afghanistan; ISAF; Improvised explosive devices
Date
22 February 2010
Reference
717 c808
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, first, we associate ourselves with the condolences read out by the Minister concerning the casualties in Afghanistan.
Given the very grave public concern surrounding the improvised explosive device threat, can the Minister be a little more specific about the work being undertaken in the UK, and with our NATO allies, to deal with the IED threat, and the timescales to which they are working?
My Lords, first, we associate ourselves with the condolences read out by the Minister concerning the casualties in Afghanistan.
Given the very grave public concern surrounding the improvised explosive device threat, can the Minister be a little more specific about the work being undertaken in the UK, and with our NATO allies, to deal with the IED threat, and the timescales to which they are working?
Asked by
Lord Luke
(Conservative)
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
22 February 2010
My Lords, I cannot be very specific about the work that is going on, because by its nature it has to be kept somewhat confidential so that we do not put our troops under unnecessary threat. However, I can assure the noble Lord and indeed the House that everything possible is being done. One of the most significant initiatives was the tiger team set up by the MoD last year to bring together the best brains from industry and the scientific community, inviting new ideas and then evaluating them. That is a very exciting project. It is ongoing because the threat is developing all the time. Although we are sharing that information with the United States, which is very interested in it, it is important to realise that this is not a one-off event of trying to find something that will counter all IEDs in future. We have to adapt our technology because the nature of the problem that we face is evolving, and we have to try to anticipate what the next steps should be. It is an exceptionally high priority for everybody in the military and the MoD.
Subjects
Defence equipment; Bomb disposal; Peacekeeping operations; Afghanistan; ISAF; Improvised explosive devices
Date
22 February 2010
Reference
717 c808-9
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, I cannot be very specific about the work that is going on, because by its nature it has to be kept somewhat confidential so that we do not put our troops under unnecessary threat. However, I can assure the noble Lord and indeed the House that everything possible is being done. One of the most significant initiatives was the tiger team set up by the MoD last year to bring together the best brains from industry and the scientific community, inviting new ideas and then evaluating them. That is a very exciting project. It is ongoing because the threat is developing all the time. Although we are sharing that information with the United States, which is very interested in it, it is important to realise that this is not a one-off event of trying to find something that will counter all IEDs in future. We have to adapt our technology because the nature of the problem that we face is evolving, and we have to try to anticipate what the next steps should be. It is an exceptionally high priority for everybody in the military and the MoD.
My Lords, I cannot be very specific about the work that is going on, because by its nature it has to be kept somewhat confidential so that we do not put our troops under unnecessary threat. However, I can assure the noble Lord and indeed the House that everything possible is being done. One of the most significant initiatives was the tiger team set up by the MoD last year to bring together the best brains from industry and the scientific community, inviting new ideas and then evaluating them. That is a very exciting project. It is ongoing because the threat is developing all the time. Although we are sharing that information with the United States, which is very interested in it, it is important to realise that this is not a one-off event of trying to find something that will counter all IEDs in future. We have to adapt our technology because the nature of the problem that we face is evolving, and we have to try to anticipate what the next steps should be. It is an exceptionally high priority for everybody in the military and the MoD.
Answered by
Baroness Taylor of Bolton
(Labour)
Asked by
Lord Luke
(Conservative)
Type
Oral answers to questions
My Lords, first, we associate ourselves with the condolences read out by the Minister concerning the casualties in Afghanistan.
Given the very grave public concern surrounding the improvised explosive device threat, can the Minister be a little more specific about the work being undertaken in the UK, and with our NATO allies, to deal with the IED threat, and the timescales to which they are working?
Subjects
Defence equipment; Bomb disposal; Peacekeeping operations; Afghanistan; ISAF; Improvised explosive devices
Date
22 February 2010
Reference
717 c808-9
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, can the Minister tell the House how many urgent operational requirements for the detection of planted IEDs have been placed by the MoD since our deployment in Afghanistan was increased last autumn? Has the Treasury agreed that these UORs will be financed from the Consolidated Fund and not met by defence budget funds?
My Lords, can the Minister tell the House how many urgent operational requirements for the detection of planted IEDs have been placed by the MoD since our deployment in Afghanistan was increased last autumn? Has the Treasury agreed that these UORs will be financed from the Consolidated Fund and not met by defence budget funds?
Asked by
Lord Craig of Radley
(Crossbench)
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
22 February 2010
My Lords, the urgent operational requirement estimate has now been uplifted by £101 million based on the forecast spend on UORs in the current operational climate. That brings the total estimated expenditure on UORs for the year 2009-10 to £736 million, and that does not include the plans to spend over £700 million on protected mobility vehicles. The Treasury has recognised this particular area, and I think that the Prime Minister’s Statement last year made it clear that for everyone in Government, countering the IED threat, which is so important in this campaign, is a very high priority indeed.
Subjects
Defence equipment; Bomb disposal; Peacekeeping operations; Afghanistan; ISAF; Improvised explosive devices
Date
22 February 2010
Reference
717 c808
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, the urgent operational requirement estimate has now been uplifted by £101 million based on the forecast spend on UORs in the current operational climate. That brings the total estimated expenditure on UORs for the year 2009-10 to £736 million, and that does not include the plans to spend over £700 million on protected mobility vehicles. The Treasury has recognised this particular area, and I think that the Prime Minister’s Statement last year made it clear that for everyone in Government, countering the IED threat, which is so important in this campaign, is a very high priority indeed.
My Lords, the urgent operational requirement estimate has now been uplifted by £101 million based on the forecast spend on UORs in the current operational climate. That brings the total estimated expenditure on UORs for the year 2009-10 to £736 million, and that does not include the plans to spend over £700 million on protected mobility vehicles. The Treasury has recognised this particular area, and I think that the Prime Minister’s Statement last year made it clear that for everyone in Government, countering the IED threat, which is so important in this campaign, is a very high priority indeed.
Answered by
Baroness Taylor of Bolton
(Labour)
Asked by
Lord Craig of Radley
(Crossbench)
Type
Oral answers to questions
My Lords, can the Minister tell the House how many urgent operational requirements for the detection of planted IEDs have been placed by the MoD since our deployment in Afghanistan was increased last autumn? Has the Treasury agreed that these UORs will be financed from the Consolidated Fund and not met by defence budget funds?
Subjects
Defence equipment; Bomb disposal; Peacekeeping operations; Afghanistan; ISAF; Improvised explosive devices
Date
22 February 2010
Reference
717 c808
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords