The production of the Challenger 3 tank will not be tied to a specific timeline.
The UK Ministry of Defence has refused to specify the exact timeline for the production of the upgraded Challenger 3, which has been referred to as NATO's most modern tank. This was reported by the UK Defence Journal (UKDJ).
Luke Pollard, the UK Deputy Defence Minister, stated in a written response to a member of parliament that the program is currently undergoing a demonstration testing phase to prove the effectiveness of the tanks.
He added that production will begin after the effectiveness of the design is confirmed. It will not be tied to a specific timeline.
The new model, which is a significant upgrade of the Challenger 2, will be equipped with the German Rheinmetall L55A1 120mm gun and a modern all-day sight. The tank's protection will be ensured by a modular armor system and the Trophy active protection system. A total of 148 vehicles are planned to be upgraded to the Challenger 3 level.
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