Mark Visits RBSL to Break Ground on New Challenger 3 Battle Tank Facility

Mark Pritchard MP Phil Simon RBSL

Today, Mark visited RBSL in Hadley to break ground on the new Challenger 3 battle tank production facility.

The Government has invested £50 million into Hadley over the last four years - a huge boost for local jobs and apprenticeships in the defence sector and the local supply chain.

Mark's visit today follows previous visits to RBSL at Hadley by the current Defence Secretary, Grant Shapps, and the former Defence Secretary, Ben Wallace - as well as his own visits to MOD Donnington and RAF Cosford.

Following the visit, Mark said:

"I will continue to fight to protect and expand The Wrekin's booming defence industries.  A strong defence means a strong peace."

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