UK Ministry of Defence has no immediate plans to increase tank and armored vehicle fleet (Freepik)
The UK Ministry of Defence confirmed that, despite an increase in defense spending, there are no current plans to acquire additional tanks or armored vehicles beyond those already announced.
State Minister Maria Eagle explained that future decisions regarding the development of Army capabilities will be guided by the upcoming Strategic Defence Review (SDR), which will set priorities and investments for the coming years.
Eagle emphasized that, although Army modernization will continue with significant investments over the next decade, any expansion of armored capabilities will depend on the conclusions of the SDR. She added that it would be premature to comment on future acquisitions until the review is completed and decisions are made.
While the UK remains committed to modernizing its armed forces, decisions on the number of tanks and armored vehicles in the future will depend on the guidelines set by the SDR. The UK government is awaiting the results of the review to determine the actions to be taken in the next stages of the modernization process.
Source: UK Defence Journal | Photo: Freepik | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
