Rifles: Procurement
Commons · Question 106281 · Tabled 15 Jan 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what direction was provided to Defence Equipment and Support by the Joint Requirements Oversight Committee regarding Project GRAYBURN.
Answer
Answered by Luke Pollard, 21 Jan 2026
As the project is at concept phase it is not clear yet what proportion of each weapon system will be manufactured in the United Kingdom but I can assure the hon. Member that it is desirable for the project to create skilled employment in the UK as set out...