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Antitank Missiles

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 8 June 2026UIN 5070

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reason the shelf life of javelin anti-tank missiles was extended by 5 years following the review of Batch Testing Criticality Analysis.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The extension of the shelf life of Javelin missiles is a routine activity which preserves the value of the munitions stockpile.

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