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Substitute for Lead in Infantry Ammunition (SLIA) – PESCO Project Report
What is the central argument of “Substitute for Lead in Infantry Ammunition (SLIA)”, and why does it matter for European defence and dual-use markets?
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Original DFM publication · DFM Analysis report · 2025-06-01
The SLIA project, launched under the 6th wave of PESCO in May 2025, is coordinated by Germany and initially involves Germany and the Czech Republic. Its stated aim is to examine whether alternative materials can replace lead in small-arms ammunition, affecting ballistic performance.
In the current security context (e.g. the war in Ukraine) this effort is framed as part of ensuring “reliable access to ammunition” . While environmental and chemical regulation is a motivating factor, SLIA’s core defence-industrial rationale is to safeguard ammunition supply and interoperability under PESCO’s framework.
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- In the current security context (e.g.
- the war in Ukraine) this effort is framed as part of ensuring “reliable access to ammunition” .
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What is Substitute for Lead in Infantry Ammunition (SLIA) – PESCO Project Report?
Its stated aim is to examine whether alternative materials can replace lead in small-arms ammunition, affecting ballistic performance.
Why does Substitute for Lead in Infantry Ammunition (SLIA) – PESCO Project Report matter for European defence?
While environmental and chemical regulation is a motivating factor, SLIA’s core defence-industrial rationale is to safeguard ammunition supply and interoperability under PESCO’s framework.
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