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Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 6 September 2025UIN 72226

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the 8005 manning establishment for an infantry (a) platoon, (b) company and (c) battalion in the armoured role equipped with Ares.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Department does not release detailed information on its workforce requirements below top-level figures.

I hope that the hon. Gentleman will understand that I am withholding the information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to, prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.

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