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Challenger Tanks: Procurement

Asked by Mr Mark FrancoisConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 16 December 2024UIN 19253

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the cost of the Challenger 3 main battle tank development programme is including budget increases due to delays.

Answered by Maria Eagle

Through the Armour Main Battle Tank programme, expenditure for Challenger 3 Main Battle Tank delivery as of 13 December 2024 is c£421.167 million.

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