Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 50274
Challenger Tanks
Tabled: 6 May 2025
Answered: 13 May 2025
Question
Blake Stephenson
Conservative — Mid Bedfordshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he expects the MoD to source replacement Challenger 2 tanks.
Answer
Maria EagleThere are no current plans to source replacement Challenger 2 tanks. Through the Armour Main Battle Tank (Armour MBT) programme, the Challenger 3 Main Battle Tank will upgrade and replace 148 Challenger 2 platforms from 2027.