Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 94490

Challenger Tanks: Procurement

Tabled: 25 November 2025

Answered: 3 December 2025

Question

Luke Akehurst

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the UK’s ability to improve Challenger 3 production rates.

Answer

Luke Pollard

The Ministry of Defence is working closely with the supply chain to ensure the timely development of Challenger 3. Focus remains on securing the necessary materials, identifying opportunities and mitigating risk to deliver tanks to users as soon as practi...

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