Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 19253
Challenger Tanks: Procurement
Tabled: 11 December 2024
Answered: 16 December 2024
Named DayQuestion
Mr Mark Francois
Conservative — Rayleigh and Wickford
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the cost of the Challenger 3 main battle tank development programme is including budget increases due to delays.
Answer
Maria EagleThrough the Armour Main Battle Tank programme, expenditure for Challenger 3 Main Battle Tank delivery as of 13 December 2024 is c£421.167 million.