The discussion questions the loss of gun-based air-defence projects such as Marksman. With only part of the Challenger 2 fleet expected to receive the Challenger 3 upgrade, surplus hulls are suggested as candidates for replacement air-defence turrets. A revived Marksman concept would use updated electronics on vehicles already available. Rapid-fire guns are also considered for supporting ground troops against surface targets. This is a proposal made during the discussion, with no completed conversion or agreed fleet quantity identified.
Notable Point · 1:46:35-1:48:16
A proposed Marksman revival using surplus Challenger hulls
Surplus tank hulls are suggested as a way to rebuild mobile gun-based air defence with modern electronics.