Ammunition: Manufacturing Industries
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many companies in Great Britain currently manufacture centrefire ammunition at a commercial scale.
Answered by Luke Pollard
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) procures the majority of its centrefire small arms ammunition, by volume, through our long-term strategic partnership with BAE Systems, and through other suppliers for some specialist types.
The MOD does not monitor all commercial companies outside of a procurement activity; however, pre-procurement activities include market analysis and engagement with suppliers where appropriate to do so, which is used to inform the most effective outcome for Defence.
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