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Challenger Tanks: Supply Chains

Asked by Luke AkehurstLabourMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 24 July 2025UIN 69090

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what proportion of the supply chain for the Challenger 3 programme is based in the (a) UK and (b) North East.

Answered by Maria Eagle

Approximately 60% of the Challenger 3 supply chain will be provided by UK suppliers. North East suppliers represent a significant contribution to this figure.

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