Weapons: Procurement
(asked on 30th October 2025) - View Source
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of replacing the L16 81mm mortar.
This question was answered on 10th November 2025
The L16A2 81 mm mortar remains an effective piece of equipment. The Army is regularly assessing the effectiveness of its capabilities to ensure that soldiers have the best possible range of weapons to help them achieve their mission.