Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 101021

Armoured Fighting Vehicles: Procurement

Tabled: 17 December 2025

Answered: 8 January 2026

Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

Conservative — Huntingdon

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has he made in procuring the Patria 6x6 armoured vehicle.

Answer

Luke Pollard

In December 2025, the UK joined the Common Armoured Vehicle System research and development programme, a multinational initiative with Finland, centred around the Patria 6x6 armoured vehicle. The programme is in the assessment phase.