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To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to expand domestic capacity for the production of energetics and munitions; and what their estimated timeline is for achieving that expansion.
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to expand domestic capacity for the production of energetics and munitions; and what their estimated timeline is for achieving that expansion.
The Government is taking forward the commitments set out in the Strategic Defence Review and the Defence Investment Plan to strengthen the United Kingdom's sovereign munitions and energetics manufacturing capability. This includes investment of £6 billion in munitions during this Parliament, including £1.5 billion to support an "always on" munitions production pipeline and the commitment to build at least six new energetics and munitions factories in the UK. The SDR munitions investment programme is intended to increase domestic production capacity, improve supply chain resilience and support the replenishment of munitions stockpiles. Delivery will be phased, with construction of the new facilities expected to be underway by 2030, with capability coming into service as individual projects mature.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what expenditure his Department has forecast on replenishment of munitions stocks between 2026-27 and 2029-30.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what expenditure his Department has forecast on replenishment of munitions stocks between 2026-27 and 2029-30.
In financial years 2026-27 to 2029-30, the Department currently forecasts a total expenditure of approximately £5.72 billion on investment in munitions and weapons stockpiles. This includes investment in General Munitions, Directed Energy Weapons, LMM, ASRAAM and Spear Cap 3. This includes both core funding and funding from HMT for replenishment of stockpiles granted to Ukraine.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the availability of 113mm ammunition until the Type 45 leaves service.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the availability of 113mm ammunition until the Type 45 leaves service.
It would not be appropriate to comment on specific ammunition stock levels, as disclosure could prejudice operational security. The Ministry of Defence keeps all munitions requirements under regular review to ensure that the Royal Navy can meet its operational commitments.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 2 September 2026 to question 19165 on F-35 Aircraft: Guided Weapons, by when the precision-guided munition, Small Diameter Bomb will achieve Full Operating Capability.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 2 September 2026 to question 19165 on F-35 Aircraft: Guided Weapons, by when the precision-guided munition, Small Diameter Bomb will achieve Full Operating Capability.
As the hon. Gentleman will understand I am withholding the date that this capability will be available as it would harm the capability, effectiveness, and security of the Armed Forces.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the procurement notice entitled Project SHAMER: Multi-Caliber Sniper Weapon Capability, published on 2 March 2026, by when does he plan to introduce the .300NM nature of ammunition to the British Army.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the procurement notice entitled Project SHAMER: Multi-Caliber Sniper Weapon Capability, published on 2 March 2026, by when does he plan to introduce the .300NM nature of ammunition to the British Army.
I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave him on 5 November 2025 to Question 85997. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-10-28/85997.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Procurement notice “Project SHAMER: Multi-Caliber Sniper Weapon Capability”, published on 2 March 2026, whether the three different natures of ammunition will necessitate different platforms for use within the overall system.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Procurement notice “Project SHAMER: Multi-Caliber Sniper Weapon Capability”, published on 2 March 2026, whether the three different natures of ammunition will necessitate different platforms for use within the overall system.
I refer the hon. Member to the answer I provided to Ben Obese-Jecty MP on 5 November 2025 to question 85997.
https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-10-28/85997
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, what progress he has made in creating an ‘always on’ munitions production capacity, as outlined in Recommendation 29.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, what progress he has made in creating an ‘always on’ munitions production capacity, as outlined in Recommendation 29.
Since publication of the Strategic Defence Review (SDR), the MOD has been working closely with industry partners to develop the 'Always On' munitions production approach. This has included sharing information on requirements, identifying priority areas for action, and understanding key implementation timelines to ensure continuity of key munitions production.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 23 June 2026 to Question 10051 on Armoured Fighting Vehicles: Procurement, what is the nature of the losses relating to ammunition for the Rarden cannon.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 23 June 2026 to Question 10051 on Armoured Fighting Vehicles: Procurement, what is the nature of the losses relating to ammunition for the Rarden cannon.
The losses relate to costs incurred for long lead items procured in support of the proposed reinstatement of Armour Piercing Fin-Stabilised Discarding Sabot ammunition capability for the Rarden cannon. Following a decision not to proceed with the capability, mitigation measures were unable to recover the costs incurred, resulting in a loss.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the planned £20 billion of investment in new weapons and munitions between 2030 and 2035 is in the current MOD budget.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the planned £20 billion of investment in new weapons and munitions between 2030 and 2035 is in the current MOD budget.
The £20 billion of planned investment in new weapons and munitions between 2030 and 2035 reflects the Department's current planning assumptions for the period beyond the present Spending Review settlement.
Detailing funding for investments beyond 2029-30 will be set out as part of future Spending Reviews and subsequent budget-setting processes in the usual way.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether all of the six new munitions and energetics factories sites been identified for the factories of the future initiative.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether all of the six new munitions and energetics factories sites been identified for the factories of the future initiative.
The sites for new munitions and energetics factories have not yet been selected. Recruitment to support factory operations will accompany their development. Feasibility studies for energetic material factories are expected to conclude no later than October 2026.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many of the proposed 1,000 new jobs supported by the factories of the future initiative have been already recruited.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many of the proposed 1,000 new jobs supported by the factories of the future initiative have been already recruited.
The sites for new munitions and energetics factories have not yet been selected. Recruitment to support factory operations will accompany their development. Feasibility studies for energetic material factories are expected to conclude no later than October 2026.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the expected saving on ammunition with the use of DragonFire.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the expected saving on ammunition with the use of DragonFire.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 93, what is the scope of the investment in new gun ammunition for the Type 31.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 93, what is the scope of the investment in new gun ammunition for the Type 31.
Work is underway to provide ammunition for the Type 31 frigates gun systems, the precise scope, timing and value of individual ammunition procurements are subject to commercial considerations.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 91, what is the (a) location and (b) construction timeline of each of the six new munitions and energetics factories.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 91, what is the (a) location and (b) construction timeline of each of the six new munitions and energetics factories.
I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Lewes, (James MacCleary) to Question 9886 on 23 June 2026.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 1 July to Question 12213 on Ammunition: Finance, how much in each year referred to is new money allocated from the Defence Investment Plan.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 1 July to Question 12213 on Ammunition: Finance, how much in each year referred to is new money allocated from the Defence Investment Plan.
The Defence Investment Plan (DIP) provided a unique opportunity to reset the entire defence programme to deliver the recommendations within the Strategic Defence Review. It is not possible to make a like-for-like comparison against previous planning assumptions due to an ever-evolving global munitions environment. We are therefore unable to attribute changes against a previously established baseline.
However, our projected spend on weapons and munitions outlined in the Defence Investment plan totals £11.1 billion and is broken down by financial year (FY) as follows:
| FY2026-27 | FY2027-28 | FY2028-29 | FY2029-30 |
Total DIP Munitions spend | £2.22 billion | £2.62 billion | £3.15 billion | £3.11 billion |
To ask the Solicitor General, how many A.) prosecutions B.) convictions have been made since 2006 under Section 26(2) of the Firearms Act 1968 in relation to individuals purchasing firearms or ammunition with a false certificate.
To ask the Solicitor General, how many A.) prosecutions B.) convictions have been made since 2006 under Section 26(2) of the Firearms Act 1968 in relation to individuals purchasing firearms or ammunition with a false certificate.
Section 26(2) does not create an offence relating to the purchase or acquisition of firearms using a false certificate. The offence most closely associated with such conduct is section 3(5) of the Firearms Act (FA) 1968, where it is an offence to produce a false certificate with the view of purchasing or acquiring any firearm or ammunition. Depending on the facts of the case, however, the CPS may charge these cases as a possession offence under section 1 or section 5 FA 1968. There may also be other offences considered depending on what the individual who purchases the firearms does with it.
The CPS holds management information which shows the number of offences charged by way of Section 3(5), Section 1 and Section 5 FA 1968 in which a prosecution commenced. The table below shows the number of offences charged by Act and Section in which a prosecution commenced between 2006 and 2025. The CPS is unable to differentiate whether the offences charged under section 1 or section 5 FA 1968 involved the individual using a false certificate; therefore, the information in the table below is for all offences charged under those sections of the FA 1968.
| Section 1 FA 1968 | Section 5 FA 1968 | Section 5(1A) FA 1968 | Section 5(2A) FA 1968 | Criminal Attempts Act 1981 and section 5 FA 1968 | Section 3(5) FA1968 |
2006 | 967 | 2,100 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2007 | 1,054 | 2,698 | 102 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2008 | 1,107 | 2,775 | 115 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2009 | 1,091 | 2,747 | 146 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2010 | 942 | 2,543 | 137 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2011 | 987 | 2,638 | 169 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
2012 | 891 | 2,219 | 134 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2013 | 739 | 1,912 | 168 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2014 | 660 | 1,874 | 227 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
2015 | 718 | 1,927 | 265 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
2016 | 647 | 1,959 | 420 | 25 | 1 | 0 |
2017 | 781 | 1,792 | 364 | 55 | 1 | 0 |
2018 | 788 | 1,733 | 326 | 61 | 0 | 0 |
2019 | 627 | 1,878 | 287 | 44 | 0 | 0 |
2020 | 451 | 1,613 | 118 | 51 | 0 | 0 |
2021 | 702 | 2,188 | 108 | 63 | 0 | 4 |
2022 | 687 | 1,695 | 54 | 90 | 2 | 1 |
2023 | 766 | 1,612 | 41 | 57 | 1 | 0 |
2024 | 890 | 1,712 | 57 | 80 | 0 | 1 |
2025 | 813 | 1,551 | 45 | 66 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 16,308 | 41,166 | 3,373 | 595 | 9 | 6 |
The figures relate to the number of offences and not the number of individual defendants prosecuted. It can be the case that an individual defendant is charged with more than one offence against the same complainant. No data is held showing the final outcome or if the charged offence was the substantive charge at finalisation.
The CPS does not hold management information on convictions by Act and Section and is therefore unable to provide the requested conviction figures.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many companies in Great Britain currently manufacture centrefire ammunition at a commercial scale.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many companies in Great Britain currently manufacture centrefire ammunition at a commercial scale.
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) procures the majority of its centrefire small arms ammunition, by volume, through our long-term strategic partnership with BAE Systems, and through other suppliers for some specialist types.
The MOD does not monitor all commercial companies outside of a procurement activity; however, pre-procurement activities include market analysis and engagement with suppliers where appropriate to do so, which is used to inform the most effective outcome for Defence.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of derogations from proposals to restrict the use of ammunition containing lead for commercial purposes on levels of domestic demand.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of derogations from proposals to restrict the use of ammunition containing lead for commercial purposes on levels of domestic demand.
In developing its UK REACH restriction proposal for lead in ammunition, the HSE assessed the risks posed by lead ammunition to the environment and human health, as well as the socio-economic impacts of their proposal and the availability of alternatives. This included an assessment of the effectiveness, enforceability and monitorability of any decision. Where appropriate, the HSE recommended derogations to the restriction, but only where it was possible to ensure that these key criteria can continue to be met.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department has had discussions with a) the Ministry of Defence, and b) the Home Office, on plans to restrict the use of ammunition containing lead for commercial purposes at a time after the EU's decision to...
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department has had discussions with a) the Ministry of Defence, and b) the Home Office, on plans to restrict the use of ammunition containing lead for commercial purposes at a time after the EU's decision to...
Defra officials have engaged with the Home Office and the Ministry of Defence on the restriction of lead in ammunition under UK REACH.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the standard 5.56 x 45mm ball round to be fired from the L403A1 rifle without issue.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the standard 5.56 x 45mm ball round to be fired from the L403A1 rifle without issue.
Safe and Suitable for Service assessments of the L403A1 rifle against the UK standard L15A2 5.56.x 45mm round and the M855 5.56 x 45mm US round were conducted during the procurement process. No functional, reliability or safety issues were identified.