Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Friday, 2 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 January 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Monday, 12 January 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Challenger Tanks: Procurement
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when is the demonstration phase trial of Challenger 3 due to be completed.
- Answer
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I refer the hon. Member to my answer to Question 100127, which remains extant:
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.
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- 2024-26
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- Procurement Challenger tanks
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