Challenger Tanks: Procurement
(asked on 10th October 2022) - View Source
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with regard to the new Challenger 3 main battle tank, (a) what definition of initial operating capability his Department has set for the tank; and (b) what is the estimated date for (i) initial operating capability and (ii) full operating capability.
This question was answered on 17th October 2022
For the Challenger 3 programme, initial operating capability (IOC) is defined as a single squadron of Main Battle Tanks equipped with trained crews. IOC is expected to be achieved in 2027, however work is ongoing to scope options to bring this forward. Full operating capability (FOC) is expected in 2030.