The APS, supplied by Rafael, will be tested and integrated with the Challenger 3 tanks to provide enhanced protection against rocket and missile threats. Recently, a contract was awarded for the procurement of key hardware for the next phase of tests for a state-of-the-art rocket and missile protection system, the Trophy Active Protection System (APS), for the Challenger 3 tanks.Ĭontract awarded for Challenger 3’s missile defence system
The programme is on schedule to achieve Initial Operating Capability in 2027 and Full Operating Capability in 2030.”Ĭartlidge also added that the number of Challenger 3 tanks would remain under review to ensure the Army’s Main Battle Tank fleet meets Defence’s needs. He stated: “ The intent remains to build 148 Challenger 3 Main Battle Tanks, as set out in the 2021 Defence Command Paper. James Cartlidge, The Minister of State for the Ministry of Defence, responded, confirming that the original plans are going as scheduled. On the 25th July 2023, during a Ministry of Defence question session, Tom Hunt, the Conservative MP for Ipswich, queried whether there were plans to advance the rollout date of the Challenger 3 battle tanks to the Army.
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