Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 101022
Challenger Tanks
Tabled: 17 December 2025
Answered: 8 January 2026
Question
Ben Obese-Jecty
Conservative — Huntingdon
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what are the capability differences between Challenger 2 and Challenger 3.
Answer
Luke PollardThe Challenger 3 Main Battle Tank will deliver a significant improvement in capability over its predecessor, the Challenger 2. Enhancements include a digitalised turret fitted with the latest 120mm smoothbore gun paired with the most lethal ammunition ava...
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