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Written question asked by Lord Beamish (Labour) on Friday, 4 June 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 June 2021. It was answered by Jeremy Quin (Conservative) on Monday, 14 June 2021 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Armoured Fighting Vehicles: Procurement

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment he has made of the potential merits of the prospective foreign military sales option for the Oshkosh Joint Light Tactical Vehicle.

Answer

Following the outcome of the Integrated Review, the Army is reviewing its wider vehicle requirements including the way forward for the procurement of MRVP-Package 1, for which the Oshkosh-manufactured Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) as a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) acquisition is the current solution. That consideration will encompass all aspects of the procurement to ensure consistency with the latest strategic direction and evolving marketplace.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
10189
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Armoured fighting vehicles Procurement Oshkosh
Link
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