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Armoured Fighting Vehicles: Decommissioning

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 12 January 2026UIN 101925

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the out of service date of each Protected Mobility Vehicle platform included within the UK Armed Forces Land Equipment table.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The table below outlines the Out of Service dates for each of the Army’s Protected Mobility Vehicles based on current plans.

Protected Mobility Vehicle

Out of Service Date

Jackall

2030

Coyote

2030

Mastiff

2028

Ridgeback

2028

Wolfhound

2028

Foxhound

2030

Panther

2037

Viking

2029

These dates are continuously reviewed to ensure that the British Army has the capabilities it requires to deliver against Defence commitments.

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