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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Friday, 30 May 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 June 2025. It was answered by Maria Eagle (Labour) on Monday, 9 June 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Armed Forces: Vehicles

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to assess the suitability of alternative vehicle platforms to replace Land Rovers for all armed forces.

Answer

The planned Out of Service Date (OSD) for all current variants of the Land Rover fleet is 2030. The British Army’s Land Mobility Programme (LMP) includes a Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) project that seeks to replace the Land Rover fleet across the Joint Force. Several LMV capability and procurement options are being considered, through early engagement with the market and international partners, to inform which option will be taken forward to a formal assessment phase.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
55080
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Armed forces Vehicles
Link
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