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Army: Firearms

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 23067

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to procurement notice 713027450 Project Troubler, published on 4 March 2025, what progress he has made in procuring a 5.56mm lightweight assault machine gun capability for the dismounted user.

Answered by Ministry of Defence

I refer the hon. Member to the answer I provided on 12 February 2026 to question 110962.

https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-02-04/110962

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