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Challenger Tanks: Procurement

Commons · Question 94490 · Tabled 25 Nov 2025 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 3 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Luke Akehurst

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the UK’s ability to improve Challenger 3 production rates.

Answer

Answered by Luke Pollard, 3 Dec 2025

The Ministry of Defence is working closely with the supply chain to ensure the timely development of Challenger 3. Focus remains on securing the necessary materials, identifying opportunities and mitigating risk to deliver tanks to users as soon as practi...