Challenger 2 Life Extension Project: Design, Manufacture, and In-Service Support
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE · Awarded contract
AwardedChallenger 2 Life Extension Project: Design, Manufacture, and In-Service Support
Awarded 29 Mar 2021
Awarded29 Mar 2021
Value£670,000,000.00
AgencyMINISTRY OF DEFENCE
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryDefense & Aerospace
Expires in 2y 12mo8y 7mo term, 65% elapsed
Awarded 29 Mar 2021Expires 31 Oct 2029
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The Ministry of Defence awarded a contract to Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land Limited for the design, manufacture, and in-service support of the Challenger 2 Life Extension Project, valued at AUD 670,000,000.
The project upgrades Challenger 2 Main Battle Tanks to address obsolescence and improve lethality and survivability performance.
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Challenger 2 Life Extension Project: Design, Manufacture, and In-Service Support
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