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Armed Forces: Firearms

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 9 June 2025UIN 55077

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many M134 (DC) Miniguns were held by (a) the British Army, (b) the Royal Navy, excluding the Royal Marines, (c) the Royal Air Force, (d) the Royal Marines, (e) Military Provost Guard Services, (f) Ministry of

Answered by Maria Eagle

I am withholding this information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.

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