UK rules out buying light tank capability

UK rules out buying light tank capability

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the British Army currently has no requirement for a light tank capability, despite monitoring the employment of such systems internationally. Responding to a written parliamentary question from Conservative MP Ben Obese-Jecty, Defence Minister Luke Pollard said the Army routinely assesses which vehicles are most appropriate to meet specific capability requirements. Pollard noted that the base platform o…