Britain considers keeping Light Gun past out-of-service date

Britain is considering extending the L118 105 mm Light Gun's service beyond 2030, while its existing retirement date remains unchanged and no decision has been taken. Defence minister Luke Pollard confirmed that position in a written parliamentary answer on November 2, responding to a question about the weapon's planned withdrawal. The lightweight artillery system equips 7th Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery and 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery, whose roles require helicopter transport or parachute delivery. The review therefore concerns retaining an existing air-mobile gun capability, rather than an approved life-extension contract or a selected replacement system.