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Written question asked by Mark Francois (Conservative) on Tuesday, 9 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 December 2025. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 December 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Armoured Fighting Vehicles: Procurement

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has carried out an evaluation of the potential merits of purchasing the CV-90 infantry fighting vehicle.

Answer

The Ministry of Defence continually assesses its current and planned capabilities to ensure that it is appropriately equipped to face any adversary.

The CV90 was one of the vehicles considered during the competition for the Scout Specialist Vehicle. An evaluation has not occurred since the Ajax contract was awarded.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
98364
Session
2024-26
Related items
Armoured Fighting Vehicles
Wednesday, 7 January 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Armoured fighting vehicles Procurement
Link
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