Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 101931

Challenger Tanks: Procurement

Tabled: 2 January 2026

Answered: 12 January 2026

Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

Conservative — Huntingdon

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when is the demonstration phase trial of Challenger 3 due to be completed.

Answer

Luke Pollard

I refer the hon. Member to my answer to Question 100127, which remains extant: Challenger 3 is currently undergoing demonstration phase trials to prove the performance of the tanks. Manufacturing will begin once the tank's performance is proven, rather th...

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