Question follow-through · 116130

Army: Body Armour

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has been made of the effectiveness of body armour currently supplied to the British Army in deflecting projectiles in (a) men (b) women.

answeredMinistry of Defence

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Ministry of Defence
Tabled
26 Feb 2026
Target answer date
2 Mar 2026
Answer
6 Mar 2026 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 26 Feb 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has been made of the effectiveness of body armour currently supplied to the British Army in deflecting projectiles in (a) men (b) women.

  2. 2 Mar 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 6 Mar 2026

    Answer published

    We are committed to ensuring that our forces are equipped with the best possible kit for the future, both men and women. We are ensuring that our Service personnel are equipped with appropriate and sufficient protective equipment. As part of this commitme...

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