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Improved survivability systems provides the highest standard of protection for The gun isĪlso complete with increased first-hit capability and the latest fire support With the latest 120mm High Pressure L55A1 main gun, firing the latest kineticĮnergy anti-tank rounds and programmable multipurpose ammunition. Great deal of pride for our engineers to take this next step together too.” The first Challenger 2s to the British Army over 25 years ago, and it is a RBSL, Vickers Defence Systems at the time, handed over ThisĪnnouncement comes after years of hard work and collaboration with ourĬustomer, especially in the recent extraordinary circumstances brought about by We are delighted to make this announcementĪnd solidify the return of armoured vehicle engineering to the UK. National skill base in both defence and engineering sectors, and could enableĪrmed Forces, and for UK prosperity. Technologies for integration in future capabilities. Programme has also prompted a £20m inward investment to RBSL’s Telfordįacility, ensuring world-class manufacturing equipment and training forįacilitate the UK staying at the forefront of Armoured Fighting Vehicleĭevelopment and provides the UK with the opportunity to explore new The UK, further contributing to levelling-up of regional economies. The programme will commence in 2021, with an expected in-service Specialists based at Telford and other RBSL sites in Washington (North East)Īnd Bristol. Telford manufacturing facility with engineering support from Heavy Armour

Will also provide work and training opportunities to 60 apprentices over the Sustained within the UK supply chain, and a further 200 jobs will be createdĪnd sustained within RBSL, including 130 engineers and 70 technicians.