Challenger Tanks: Procurement
Commons · Question 10199 · Tabled 16 Jun 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by James Cartlidge
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has authorised a change to the Initial Operating Capability for Challenger 3.
Answer
Answered by Luke Pollard, 22 Jun 2026
The Challenger 3 manufacture phase timing will be confirmed after the demonstration phase trials prove the performance of the tanks. This complex programme has been impacted by some supply chain delays; the Initial Operating Capability and Full Operating ...