A defining feature of the Challenger 2 is its highly accurate L30A1 gun of 120 mm caliber with rifling of 55 calibers in length. The gun uses separate loading ammunition with separate components ...

Defence giant Babcock yesterday received a £1billion boost as ministers extended a contract to maintain Challenger 2 tanks, artillery guns and Trojan armoured vehicles for the British Army.

The five-year contract extension with national defence firm Babcock will cover the maintenance and repair of Challenger 2 tanks, artillery guns and armoured vehicles. The Ministry of Defence (MoD ...