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Armoured Fighting Vehicles: Procurement

Asked by Luke AkehurstLabourMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 19 March 2026UIN 120438

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the cumulative impact of delays to Challenger 3, Boxer, RCH155 and the Protected Mobility fleet on the British Army’s war‑fighting ability.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The ability to conduct high-end warfighting remains the core of the British Army, including being able to deploy a lethal warfighting Division that is fit for the modern battlefield.

The Department conducts an annual Capability Audit to assess our ability to meet Defence commitments and policy objectives. This process considers the impact of any changes or delays across all major programmes.

While detailed assessments cannot be shared for operational security reasons, we continue to monitor these programmes closely and manage any associated risks.

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