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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Army: Firearms

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to procurement notice 713027450 Project Troubler, published on 4 March 2025, if he will set out how how a 5.56mm lightweight assault machine gun will be integrated into infantry platoon formations.

Answer

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


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
23068
Session
2026-27
Related items
Army: Firearms
Thursday, 12 February 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Army Firearms Procurement
Link
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