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Rifles

Commons · Question 5078 · Tabled 29 May 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 17 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many SA80 rifles have been (a) lost and (b) stolen since 5 July 2024.

Answer

Answered by Luke Pollard, 17 Jun 2026

The security of small arms is taken very seriously within the MOD, and we have robust procedures in place to deter, detect and prevent loss and theft which are constantly reviewed. Given the frequency and dynamic nature of military training, exercises and...