British Army decides to keep its heavy armor for extra decade

Article Abstract:

The British Army has planned to keep the existing heavy-force capability in service for another 30 years, as the out-of-service date (OSD) of the army's Challenger 2 tanks and Warrior infantry combat vehicles (ICV) have decreased from 2025 to 2035. The reasons behind the postponement and the future plans for the armored vehicles are discussed.

Usage, Armored vehicles, Armoured vehicles

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UK faces up to further shake-up in armored vehicle planning

Article Abstract:

Operational experience and continuing budgetary pressures are forcing changes in the British Army armored vehicle planning. The existing planning figure for Future Rapid Effect System is 3,775 vehicles fulfilling 17 roles, but the size of the fleet might have to be decreased.

Government expenditures, Armored military vehicles, Armored vehicles, Military, Government finance, Armoured military vehicles

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