Written question asked by Lord West of Spithead (Labour) on Monday, 11 September 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 September 2023. It was answered by Baroness Goldie (Conservative) on Monday, 25 September 2023 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Type 26 Frigates: Procurement
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to speed up delivery of the Type 26 frigates so as to avoid any decrease in the number of Royal Navy frigates.
- Answer
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The delivery rate for the Type 26 ships is the optimum that can be achieved considering all relevant factors. Four of the Type 26 ships are now in construction on the Clyde. On current plans, HMS GLASGOW is forecast to achieve Initial Operating Capability in 2028 and construction of all eight frigates is expected to be completed by the mid-2030s.
The Type 26 Batch 2 deal introduces further investment in BAE Systems’ facilities on the Clyde, most obviously demonstrated by the start of work on a new shipbuilding hall at Govan. The new hall will allow two frigates to be built under cover simultaneously and allow the ships to be built faster, improving efficiency in the programme, and expanding the facilities for future work at the yard.
Secondary information
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- Reference
- HL10068
- Session
- 2022-23
- Subjects
- Procurement Type 26 frigates
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