Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent steps his Department has taken to ensure the effective (a) development and (b) roll out of the Challenger 3 fourth-generation main battle tank.
The approved schedule of work for Challenger 3 remains on track. Prototypes enter manufacture this year, with Initial Operating Capability in 2027. Recent successful design reviews further strengthen our confidence in delivering Challenger 3.