Written question asked by Mark Francois (Conservative) on Monday, 18 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 May 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Tuesday, 26 May 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Challenger Tanks: Procurement
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the latest estimated IOC date for the Challenger 3.
- Answer
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As stated in my answer to the hon. Member for Huntington on 22 December 2025 to Question 99970, good progress is being made on the Demonstration phase trials. Whilst the programme has been impacted by some delays within the supply chain, these trials will prove vehicle performance before manufacture timing is confirmed.
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- Reference
- 1921
- Session
- 2026-27
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- Procurement Challenger tanks
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