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Boxer Vehicles: Weapons

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 8 January 2026UIN 101020

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential merits of procuring the RCT30 turret for the Boxer platform.

Answered by Luke Pollard

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question 6805 on 4 October 2024 which confirms the British Army has conducted operational analysis, lethality and survivability studies, which includes analysing potential turreted options. The British Army will continually review the capabilities, priorities and affordability choices that will be provided by BOXER and other platforms to ensure that its armoured Fighting Vehicle fleet best meets Defence and NATO's needs.

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