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Challenger Tanks: Procurement

Asked by Rebecca PaulConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 12 May 2025UIN 49657

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans his Department has help increase the speed of the delivery of Challenger 3 main battle tanks, in the context of the supply chain.

Answered by Maria Eagle

We are engaged with the supply chain and additional resources have been directed towards ensuring the materials required for Challenger 3 main battle tanks are available to meet the delivery timescales.

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