Armed Forces: Body Armour
Lords · Question HL1984 · Tabled 13 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 27 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Lord Hampton
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they will take to ensure the manufacture of body armour remains in the UK in order to safeguard resilience, jobs, and investment, in times of conflict.
Answer
Answered by Lord Coaker, 27 Jul 2026
The Ministry of Defence will procure body armour in accordance with the UK Procurement Act 2023. This allows for the encouragement of manufacturing in the UK while ensuring Service personnel have the protection they require and providing value for money f...