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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Monday, 26 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 28 January 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 February 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Armoured Fighting Vehicles: Modernisation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what was the full scope of the Heavy Armour Automotive Improvement Programme.

Answer

The Heavy Armour Automotive Improvement Programme (HAAIP) aims to deliver automotive improvements across the Challenger based Heavy Tracks Fleet, Driver Training Tanks, the Challenger Armoured Repair and Recovery Vehicle, TITAN, TROJAN, and Challenger 3.

It addresses automotive performance, reliability, through life costs and maintainability out to 2040. The modifications provided by HAAIP will increase the mobility, agility and stability of the wider family of Heavy Tracked vehicles, providing a critical foundation for future enhancements and systems.

Much of HAAIP’s work is supported by British Industry and supports the Strategic Defence Review’s directive to make UK Defence an engine for growth.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
108363
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Armoured fighting vehicles Modernisation
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk