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Written question asked by Mark Francois (Conservative) on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 29 January 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 February 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Boxer Vehicles: Procurement

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the latest estimated in service date for the RCH 155 artillery system with the British Army.

Answer

The Mobile Fires Platform Project, which will deliver the Remote‑Controlled Howitzer 155mm (RCH 155) wheeled artillery system, remains in its assessment phase and is subject to contract. It is therefore too early to confirm expected in‑service dates.

Good progress is being made through the joint UK–Germany Early Concept Demonstrator contract, which will enable shared trials and evaluation.

Assessment and demonstration activities will run concurrently to accelerate delivery and achieve a Minimum Deployable Capability within this decade.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
108601
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Procurement Boxer vehicles
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk