Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 49657

Challenger Tanks: Procurement

Tabled: 30 April 2025
Answered: 12 May 2025

Question

Rebecca Paul

ConservativeReigate

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans his Department has help increase the speed of the delivery of Challenger 3 main battle tanks, in the context of the supply chain.

Answer

Maria Eagle
We are engaged with the supply chain and additional resources have been directed towards ensuring the materials required for Challenger 3 main battle tanks are available to meet the delivery timescales.