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Challenger Tanks

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 8 January 2026UIN 102954

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his plans are for the 140 Challenger 2 tanks not due to be upgraded to Challenger 3.

Answered by Luke Pollard

A decision on what will happen to the Challenger 2 platforms not being used as part of the Challenger 3 programme has not yet been taken.

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