Armed Forces: Body Armour
Lords · Question HL1983 · 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 assessment they have made of the risk that female personnel are injured as a result of wearing body armour designed for male bodies; and when they expect to mitigate this risk with body armour that is designed for wome
Answer
Answered by Lord Coaker, 27 Jul 2026
The Department’s priority is to ensure all Service personnel receive appropriate and equitable levels of protection. While there is currently no evidence demonstrating a causal link between the in-service body armour system and an increased incidence of i...