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Armed Forces: Ammunition

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 13 July 2026UIN 16662

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the answer of 13 October 2025 to question 77262 on Armed Forces: Ammunition, what 5.56 x 45mm ball rounds heavier than four grams are used by the armed forces.

Answered by Luke Pollard

According to Defence General Munitions records, the following 5.56 x 45mm ball rounds heavier than four grams are in use by the UK's Armed Forces:ROUND 5.56MM BALL CARTON L15A2ROUND 5.56MM BALL CARTON L15A3ROUND 5.56MM BALL CARTON L15A4

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