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Challenger Tanks: Procurement

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 24 June 2026UIN 10200

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much has his Department spent on the delivery of Challenger 3 as of 16 June 2026.

Answered by Luke Pollard

As of 31 May 2026, total expenditure on the Challenger 3 programme is approximately £615 million.

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