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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Armoured Fighting Vehicles

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, Mechanised Infantry Programme, what is the nature of the supply chain delays impacting delivery.

Answer

The key supply chain delays have been driven by global supply chain issues following the war in Ukraine, and Covid, which are not unique to Defence or the Boxer programme, but impact at a key point of vehicle manufacture.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
23388
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Armoured fighting vehicles Procurement Supply chains
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk