Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Monday, 15 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 December 2025. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Monday, 22 December 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Challenger Tanks: Procurement
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the project stages and timeline are for the Challenger 3 programme.
- Answer
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Challenger 3 is currently undergoing demonstration phase trials to prove the performance of the tanks. Manufacturing will begin once the tank's performance is proven, rather than being tied to a specific deadline.
The project team will review the timeline regularly to ensure alignment with delivery milestones, operational needs, and emerging technical risks.
Secondary information
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- Written question
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- 100127
- Session
- 2024-26
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- Yes
- Subjects
- Procurement Challenger tanks
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