Armed Forces: Ammunition
2026-07-06 · Ministry of Defence · 16662 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the answer of 13 October 2025 to question 77262 on Armed Forces: Ammunition, what 5.56 x 45mm ball rounds heavier than four grams are used by the armed forces.
Answer
According to Defence General Munitions records, the following 5.56 x 45mm ball rounds heavier than four grams are in use by the UK's Armed Forces:ROUND 5.56MM BALL CARTON L15A2ROUND 5.56MM BALL CARTON L15A3ROUND 5.56MM BALL CARTON L15A4