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Challenger Tanks: Testing

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 16 September 2025UIN 76407

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 8 September 2025 to Question 73614 on Challenger Tanks: Supply Chains, when trials for Challenger 3 are due to be completed ahead of acceptance of the final build standard.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Challenger 3 trials are currently planned to conclude by the end of 2026. This timeline is subject to ongoing review by the project team to ensure it remains aligned with delivery milestones, operational requirements, and any emerging technical risk.

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