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Armed Forces: Protective Clothing

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 30 June 2026UIN 12023

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on Headworn Protection Project.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Aircrew Helmets Programme was initiated in February 2025 to replace obsolescence and address the change in design requirements driven by the new Military Aircrew Head Injury Protection Standard. Concept work was completed Q4 2025. A combination of the output of Defence Reform and the Defence Investment Plan will enable expeditious delivery of this capability.

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