Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 41799

Challenger Tanks: Repairs and Maintenance

Tabled: 27 March 2025

Answered: 1 April 2025

Named Day

Question

Mr Mark Francois

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure that the Challenger 3 remains competitive against (a) Russia’s T-14 Armata and (b) other emerging threats; and whether he plans to upgrade the (i) firepower and

Answer

Maria Eagle

The 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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