Written question asked by Stuart Anderson (Conservative) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Calvin Bailey (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Royal Fleet Auxiliary
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 107 of his Department’s Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, what progress has been made on exploring alternative approaches to augmenting the Royal Fleet Auxiliary to deliver a balanced, cost-effective fleet that maximises the UK’s warfighting capabilities.
- Answer
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Work to explore alternative approaches to augmenting the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) is ongoing as part of the Department's wider consideration of future maritime support requirements. A range of options are being assessed to ensure the Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary have the support vessels and capabilities required to meet current and future operational demands.
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- Written question
- Reference
- 21629
- Session
- 2026-27
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- Yes
- Subjects
- Royal Fleet Auxiliary
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- 2026-09-25 07:50:40 +0100
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