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Written question asked by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Tuesday, 11 March 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 13 March 2025. It was answered by Maria Eagle (Labour) on Monday, 17 March 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Type 26 Frigates: Procurement

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 10 March 2025 to Question 34636 on HMS Northumberland: Decommissioning, what the target date is for the delivery of the Type 26 Frigates.

Answer

Each of the Ships Programmes are progressing.

All of the Type 26 Ships are expected to enter service between 2028 and 2035. The five Type 31 ships are planned to be in service by the early 2030s and the three Fleet Solid Support Ships by 2032.

The Multi-Role Strike Ship programme continues to progress through the Concept Phase. The Outline Business Case is due for submission mid-2025 which will detail the schedule for future contract award milestones.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
37233
Session
2024-26
Related items
HMS Northumberland: Decommissioning
Monday, 10 March 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Procurement Type 26 frigates
Link
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