Challenger Tanks
Commons · Question 99970 · Tabled 15 Dec 2025 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 22 Dec 2025
Question
Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the planned deadline for commencing the manufacturing phase of Challenger 3.
Answer
Answered by Luke Pollard, 22 Dec 2025
Challenger 3 is currently undergoing demonstration phase trials to prove the performance of the tanks. Manufacturing will begin once the tank's performance is proven, rather than being tied to a specific deadline. The project team will review the timeline...