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Challenger Tanks

Asked by Blake StephensonConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 13 May 2025UIN 50274

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he expects the MoD to source replacement Challenger 2 tanks.

Answered by Maria Eagle

There are no current plans to source replacement Challenger 2 tanks. Through the Armour Main Battle Tank (Armour MBT) programme, the Challenger 3 Main Battle Tank will upgrade and replace 148 Challenger 2 platforms from 2027.

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