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Challenger Tanks

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 26 February 2026UIN 113356

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the total planned number of Challenger 3 tanks for Royal Armoured Corps Regiments.

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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