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Challenger Tanks: Supply Chains

Commons · Question 69090 · Tabled 18 Jul 2025 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 24 Jul 2025

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Asked by Luke Akehurst

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what proportion of the supply chain for the Challenger 3 programme is based in the (a) UK and (b) North East.

Answer

Answered by Maria Eagle, 24 Jul 2025

Approximately 60% of the Challenger 3 supply chain will be provided by UK suppliers. North East suppliers represent a significant contribution to this figure.