Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 120438

Armoured Fighting Vehicles: Procurement

Tabled: 12 March 2026

Answered: 19 March 2026

Question

Luke Akehurst

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the cumulative impact of delays to Challenger 3, Boxer, RCH155 and the Protected Mobility fleet on the British Army’s war-fighting ability.

Answer

Luke Pollard

The ability to conduct high-end warfighting remains the core of the British Army, including being able to deploy a lethal warfighting Division that is fit for the modern battlefield. The Department conducts an annual Capability Audit to assess our ability...

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