Challenger Tanks
Commons · Question 101022 · Tabled 17 Dec 2025 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 8 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what are the capability differences between Challenger 2 and Challenger 3.
Answer
Answered by Luke Pollard, 8 Jan 2026
The Challenger 3 Main Battle Tank will deliver a significant improvement in capability over its predecessor, the Challenger 2. Enhancements include a digitalised turret fitted with the latest 120mm smoothbore gun paired with the most lethal ammunition ava...