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Written question asked by Andrew Selous (Conservative) on Thursday, 28 January 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 February 2021. It was answered by Jeremy Quin (Conservative) on Friday, 5 February 2021 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Armoured Fighting Vehicles

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to develop a viable infantry fighting vehicle capability that meets the Army’s requirements to allow soldiers safely to enter, operate and be supported directly in close combat and high threat environments.

Answer

Regular analysis conducted by the Army has confirmed the requirement for a range of armoured vehicles. This analysis includes a review of current and future threats and the environment in which vehicles are required to operate; work continues to focus on these areas to inform the Integrated Review.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
144961
Session
2019-21
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Deployment Armoured fighting vehicles
Link
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