The British Army is seeking the service life of the Challenger 2 main battle tank through to 2035. The current competition opposes two candidates a competition in the framework of its Life Extension Programme (LEP) that opposes two candidates whose vehicles are currently submitted to a 24-month assessment phase due to end this year. A 227-tank market is at stake, with a decision expected for mid-2019.
Challenger 2 Theatre Entry Standard (CR2 TES) fitted with a Mobile Camouflage System (MCS) (Picture source: British MoD) |