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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's statistics entitled UK armed forces equipment and formations 2026, published on 20 August 2026, what is the status of the five Pinzgauer vehicles the fleet reduced by between 2025 and 2026.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's statistics entitled UK armed forces equipment and formations 2026, published on 20 August 2026, what is the status of the five Pinzgauer vehicles the fleet reduced by between 2025 and 2026.
I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to question 26226 on the 7 September 2026.
https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-09-01/26226
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 8 September 2026 to Question 23415 on Armoured Fighting Vehicles, for what reason Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) launchers undergoing modernisation upgrades are no longer counted as part of the British Army’s current MLRS fleet.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 8 September 2026 to Question 23415 on Armoured Fighting Vehicles, for what reason Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) launchers undergoing modernisation upgrades are no longer counted as part of the British Army’s current MLRS fleet.
The Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) launchers are committed into the production cycle to be upgraded and are therefore no longer counted as part of the current MLRS fleet. Once the upgrade is complete, they will be added back into the modernised fleet.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department classes the Jackal as an Armoured Fighting Vehicle.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department classes the Jackal as an Armoured Fighting Vehicle.
The Department does not generally classify the Jackal as an Armoured Fighting Vehicle (AFV). Jackal is classified as a High Mobility Tactical Vehicle (HMTV) designed primarily for reconnaissance and patrol tasks. While it provides protected mobility and can be equipped with mounted weapon systems, it is categorised separately from platforms commonly managed and reported as AFVs, such as Ajax, Boxer, Challenger 2, Challenger 3 and Warrior.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 2 September 2026, to question 19164 on Armoured Fighting Vehicles: Ballistic Missile Defence, whether he has previously approved a demonstrator Common Armoured Vehicle System equipped with SHORAD capability.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 2 September 2026, to question 19164 on Armoured Fighting Vehicles: Ballistic Missile Defence, whether he has previously approved a demonstrator Common Armoured Vehicle System equipped with SHORAD capability.
The Ministry of Defence has not previously approved a Short Range Air Defence (SHORAD)-capable Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) demonstrator. Defence continues to develop options for a future SHORAD capability, for which CAVS remains the preferred option.
This work is separate from the UK’s Ballistic Missile Defence capability.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential benefit of including the Counter-UAS active protection system in the Armoured Cavalry Programme.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential benefit of including the Counter-UAS active protection system in the Armoured Cavalry Programme.
Counter-UAS opportunities are being explored, but no decision has yet been taken to include within the current scope of the Armoured Cavalry Programme. The Department continues to assess capability options to address evolving threats.
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 assessment he has made of the potential impact of changes to funding on the army's future procurements.
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 assessment he has made of the potential impact of changes to funding on the army's future procurements.
The reduction in the Mechanised Infantry Programme Whole Life Cost reported in the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025-26 reflects Defence Investment Plan outcomes and Army reprioritisation decisions.
This includes the reallocation of funding provision for some previously planned additional future capability procurements from the Boxer programme baseline, to be delivered through different routes as technologies and solutions evolve and in line with the Army’s 20/40/40 force structure plans.
The Department has assessed the implications of these changes and remains satisfied that the Army’s capability requirements can be met through its wider equipment portfolio and investment plans.
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, Armoured Cavalry 2025, whether a re-approval is required following the Ministerial decision on the programme’s future.
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, Armoured Cavalry 2025, whether a re-approval is required following the Ministerial decision on the programme’s future.
In conjunction with General Dynamics, the Demonstration phase timetable is being considered as part of the Department's wider assessment of the programme. Future approval requirements will also be considered as part of that assessment.
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 was the outcome of discussions with industry regarding treatment of contractual variation on price caused by inflationary supply chain pressures.
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 was the outcome of discussions with industry regarding treatment of contractual variation on price caused by inflationary supply chain pressures.
Due to commercial confidentiality, it would be inappropriate to divulge the outcome of commercial contractual discussions.
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, Armour Main Battle Tank Programme, whether the revised costing profile was submitted in Q1 2026/27.
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, Armour Main Battle Tank Programme, whether the revised costing profile was submitted in Q1 2026/27.
The costing profile published in the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025-26 reflects the Department’s financial planning position as at September 2025. A revised costing profile associated with the updated delivery schedule is currently under consideration through the Department’s financial planning and approvals processes.
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, Armour Main Battle Tank Programme, whether the revised costing profile was submitted in Q1 2026/27.
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, Armour Main Battle Tank Programme, whether the revised costing profile was submitted in Q1 2026/27.
The costing profile published in the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025-26 reflects the Department’s financial planning position as at September 2025. A revised costing profile associated with the updated delivery schedule is currently under consideration through the Department’s financial planning and approvals processes.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the UK armed forces equipment and formations 2026, published on 20 August 2026, what is the status of the 15 Bulldog vehicles the fleet reduced by between 2025 and 2026.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the UK armed forces equipment and formations 2026, published on 20 August 2026, what is the status of the 15 Bulldog vehicles the fleet reduced by between 2025 and 2026.
The Bulldog vehicles were removed from service due to a combination of routine disposal and being Granted in Kind to Ukraine.
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, by when does he plan to achieve Initial Operating Capability.
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, by when does he plan to achieve Initial Operating Capability.
Following a programme reset, the Mechanised Infantry Programme is currently forecast to achieve Initial Operating Capability by Quarter 2 2027. This remains subject to continuing affordability considerations and programme delivery performance.
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, Armoured Cavalry 2025, what steps has he taken to improve the NISTA Delivery Confidence Assessment rating of RED.
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, Armoured Cavalry 2025, what steps has he taken to improve the NISTA Delivery Confidence Assessment rating of RED.
Significant work is underway to address the recommendations arising from independent reviews, in addition to the Department's wider assessment of the Armoured Cavalry Programme. The programme continues to work closely with NISTA on the action plan to address the Delivery Confidence Assessment.
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.
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.
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.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 16 July 2026, to question 18237 on Armoured Fighting Vehicles, how the land mobility programme is to be delivered over a 20-year period.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 16 July 2026, to question 18237 on Armoured Fighting Vehicles, how the land mobility programme is to be delivered over a 20-year period.
The Land Mobility programme is still in the assessment and concept phase. As part of this phase, we are exploring further how this programme will be delivered.
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, Armoured Cavalry 2025, what assessment his Department made of the potential merits of implementing a Contract Change Proposal for the programme before 2025-26 in...
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, Armoured Cavalry 2025, what assessment his Department made of the potential merits of implementing a Contract Change Proposal for the programme before 2025-26 in...
For the Armoured Cavalry project in 2025, the table shows the forecast expenditure was reduced by £40 million of CDEL and has therefore not incurred additional spend.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 23 June 2026 to Question 10051 on Armoured Fighting Vehicles: Procurement, what is the nature of the losses relating to ammunition for the Rarden cannon.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 23 June 2026 to Question 10051 on Armoured Fighting Vehicles: Procurement, what is the nature of the losses relating to ammunition for the Rarden cannon.
The losses relate to costs incurred for long lead items procured in support of the proposed reinstatement of Armour Piercing Fin-Stabilised Discarding Sabot ammunition capability for the Rarden cannon. Following a decision not to proceed with the capability, mitigation measures were unable to recover the costs incurred, resulting in a loss.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 8 June 2026 to Question 5104 on Armed Forces, what vehicle platforms will Armoured Cavalry units be equipped with.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 8 June 2026 to Question 5104 on Armed Forces, what vehicle platforms will Armoured Cavalry units be equipped with.
The Armoured Cavalry will be equipped with the Ajax family of vehicles, comprising AJAX, ATHENA, APOLLO, ATLAS and ARES. This fleet will be supported by the Light Mobility Vehicle, the Support Vehicle and Heavy Protected Mobility platforms.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the UK armed forces equipment and formations 2026, published on 20 August 2026, what is the status of the 41 Wolfhound vehicles the fleet reduced by between 2025 and 2026.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the UK armed forces equipment and formations 2026, published on 20 August 2026, what is the status of the 41 Wolfhound vehicles the fleet reduced by between 2025 and 2026.
I can confirm that the two Ridgeback and 41 Wolfhound vehicles have been granted in kind to Ukraine.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the UK armed forces equipment and formations 2026, published on 20 August 2026, what is the status of the two Ridgeback vehicles the fleet reduced by between 2025 and 2026.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the UK armed forces equipment and formations 2026, published on 20 August 2026, what is the status of the two Ridgeback vehicles the fleet reduced by between 2025 and 2026.
I can confirm that the two Ridgeback and 41 Wolfhound vehicles have been granted in kind to Ukraine.