Written questions

Armed Forces: Uniforms

2026-06-02 · Ministry of Defence · HL597 · Official question

Baroness Coffey

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to undertake research with serving female soldiers on the kit and armour provided within the last three years.

Answer

The Department’s priority is to ensure all service personnel receive appropriate and equitable levels of protection. We have initiated a Complex Geometry Body Armour project, which will include the development of an appropriate testing regime and Human Fa...