Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department is providing logistical and maintenance assistance to Ukraine to support the donation of 14 Challenger 2 Main Battle Tanks.

Equipment support and sustainment are integral parts of the accelerated package of support announced by the Defence Secretary on 16 January 2023.

As well as training the Armed Forces of Ukraine to maintain the tanks, our donation of Challenger 2 includes a crucial equipment support package to enable the Ukrainians to maintain and repair the tanks. This includes two Challenger Armoured Repair and Recovery Vehicles (CRARRVs), designed to repair and recover damaged tanks on the battlefield.