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Written question asked by Lord Stevens of Ludgate (UK Independence Party) on Tuesday, 24 February 2015, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 March 2015. It was answered by Lord Astor of Hever (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 March 2015 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Armoured Fighting Vehicles

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Astor of Hever on 23 February (HL4781), how many of the other armoured vehicles, totalling over 1,500, have been in service since the 1960s.

Answer

883 Bulldog armoured vehicles entered service in the 1960s. These vehicles, previously named AFV 432, underwent a substantial upgrade programme between 2006 and 2010 and are now expected to remain in service until 2030.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL5163
Session
2014-15
Related items
Army
Monday, 23 February 2015
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Armoured fighting vehicles
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk