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Army: Tanks

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 8 September 2025UIN 71987

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many scimitar tanks the British Army currently holds (a) in reserve and (b) that are awaiting disposal.

Answered by Luke Pollard

No Scimitar vehicles are held in reserve and only one vehicle is awaiting disposal.

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