Yes — ordered. In 2021, United Kingdom ordered 148x Challenger 3 MBT from United Kingdom (Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land)(GBP 1.9bn (2025 disclosure;…. Status: ordered. Reported by 19fortyfive.com, 2026-09 (budget disclosure. The documented package: 148 (some sources 149) 148x Challenger 3 MBT (RBSL upgrade programme) from United Kingdom (Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land) GBP 1.9bn (2025 disclosure; contract GBP….
| Year | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Item | 148x Challenger 3 MBT (RBSL upgrade programme) |
| Quantity | 148 (some sources 149) |
| Supplier | United Kingdom (Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land) |
| Value | GBP 1.9bn (2025 disclosure; contract GBP 800m) |
| Status | ordered |
| Source | 19fortyfive.com, 2026-09 (budget disclosure; first prototypes delivered, serial deliveries from 2027) |
