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Challenger Tanks: Procurement

Asked by Luke AkehurstLabourMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 3 December 2025UIN 94490

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the UK’s ability to improve Challenger 3 production rates.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Ministry of Defence is working closely with the supply chain to ensure the timely development of Challenger 3. Focus remains on securing the necessary materials, identifying opportunities and mitigating risk to deliver tanks to users as soon as practicable.

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