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Armed Forces: Protective Clothing

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 9 April 2025UIN 43786

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when does the Tactical Hearing Protection System programme contract expire for (a) basic users and (b) specialist users.

Answered by Maria Eagle

The Tactical Hearing Protection System Basic User and Specialist User equipment sets were purchased via the NATO Support and Procurement Agency. The current Basic User contract option expires in November 2026. The Specialist User 3M ComTac XPI is no longer manufactured.

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