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Challenger Tanks: Procurement

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 30 June 2026UIN 12210

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 22 June to Question 10199 on Challenger Tanks: Procurement, when he plans for formal reapproval to be undertaken.

Answered by Luke Pollard

As I advised within Question 10199, Initial Operating Capability and Full Operating Capability are currently under review. Under current plans, reapproval is planned to take place during Financial Year 2026-27.

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