Firearms: Armed Forces

Ministry of Defence written question – answered am ar 23 Ionawr 2024.

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Photo of Luke Pollard Luke Pollard Shadow Minister (Defence)

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has considered the potential merits of introducing the FN EVOLYS 7.62 mm ultralight machine gun for use by the armed forces.

Photo of James Cartlidge James Cartlidge The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence

The Department is in the very early stages of the procurement of a light assault machine gun. Requirements are being set and experimentation has commenced. There are several commercial options which may be suitable and in time competition will be held to select the most appropriate system.

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