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We agree that it is important the Ministry of Defence maximises the collaborative opportunities offered...

Recommendation
We agree that it is important the Ministry of Defence maximises the collaborative opportunities offered by the recent investments in the UK’s armoured vehicles sector. The Department should ensure that it leverages these advantages by making a clear decision about its participation in the Main Ground Combat System. A repeat of the MRAV/Boxer debacle would be unacceptable. (Paragraph 105) 58 Obsolescent and outgunned: the British Army’s armoured vehicle capability
Government Response Summary
The government states its Future Ground Combat System is in concept phase and will replace capability around 2040. The UK has observer status in the Franco-German MGCS program and is discussing requirements with the US, indicating no clear decision on participation has been made yet.
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government Deferred
The Army’s Future Ground Combat System (FGCS) will replace the close combat capability from around 2040; the capability requirements are being informed by the most up to date threat assessments from Defence Intelligence and DSTL. The Future Ground Combat System is currently in its concept phase. The UK has recently been granted Observer Status in the Franco-German Main Ground Combat System programme. The Army also continues to discuss the FGCS requirement with the US, who are evolving their Next Generation Combat Vehicle programme.
Source
Committee Defence Committee
Inquiry Progress in delivering the British Army’s armoured vehicle capability
Report Fifth report: Obsolescent and outgunned: the British Army’s armoured vehicle capability 14 Mar 2021 HC 659
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Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Defence
Timeline
Recommendation age 5.4 yrs
Report published 14 Mar 2021