Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 8 September 2026, to question 23197 on Defence: Procurement by when does he expect to complete the review of programme performance for the Armour Main Battle Tank Programme.

The review of programme performance for the Armour Main Battle Tank Programme forms part of the programme's ongoing reapproval process. Under current plans, the outcome of this process is expected during Financial Year 2026-27.