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Armoured Fighting Vehicles: Procurement

Asked by Mr Mark FrancoisConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 17 December 2025UIN 98364

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has carried out an evaluation of the potential merits of purchasing the CV-90 infantry fighting vehicle.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Ministry of Defence continually assesses its current and planned capabilities to ensure that it is appropriately equipped to face any adversary.

The CV90 was one of the vehicles considered during the competition for the Scout Specialist Vehicle. An evaluation has not occurred since the Ajax contract was awarded.

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