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Challenger Tanks

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 26 February 2026UIN 113354

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the total planned number of tanks to be upgraded to Challenger 3.

Answered by Luke Pollard

148 Challenger 2 Main Battle Tanks are being upgraded to the Challenger 3 standard. All 148 are for the Royal Armoured Corps.

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