Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 23383
Challenger Tanks
Tabled: 24 April 2024
Answered: 1 May 2024
Named DayQuestion
John Healey
Labour — Rawmarsh and Conisbrough
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the (a) UK and (b) German content is of the Challenger III main battle tank.
Answer
James CartlidgeThe Challenger 3 Main Battle Tank programme is the first British-built tank in 22 years and supports hundreds of UK jobs in Telford, Gateshead, Bristol and Bovington. Over 60% of the value of the Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) contract will utilise t...
ⓘ
This is an extract from the Parliament API. Search the full answer on Parliament.uk (UIN 23383) →