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HE L31 105mm artillery rounds batch found defective 41404164.
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Defence & Security News - UK
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A batch of High Explosive L31 105mm artillery rounds has found to be unsafe after tests revealed metallic particles in the shells. The British Ministry of Defence has banned the use of the live munitions use with the L118 Light Guns.
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 An L118 Light Gun carried by a Sea King helicopter (Photo: Royal Marines) |
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BAE Systems manufactures the rounds at its factory in Wales. Their production has been stopped until the end of the investigation. The British MoD and the company are working together to address the issue the soonest possible. The issue is of high importance as the rounds are used from UK’s rapid reaction forces, namely the Para and Royal Marines Artillery Regiments. According to the company’s statement “BAE Systems has worked closely with the MoD to rapidly develop an Indicating High Explosive round (designated L55) to permit some elements of training to continue.” |
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