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Written question asked by Lord West of Spithead (Labour) on Monday, 30 June 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 July 2025. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Monday, 14 July 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Warships: Procurement

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to bring forward the in-service date of the first multi-role strike ship; and what steps they will take to increase the build rate of the five remaining multi-role strike ships.

Answer

The Multi-Role Strike Ship (MRSS) programme is progressing through the Concept Phase and remains on target for the first of class to be delivered in the early 2030s.

The Royal Navy and Defence Equipment and Support are conducting detailed work on key user requirements, conceptual designs, affordability, and exportability assessments. Alongside other shipbuilding programmes, they are maintaining engagement with all leading UK shipbuilding entities and the National Shipbuilding Office (NSO) on the best commercial approach to deliver for the Navy and the Nation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL8989
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Procurement Warships
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk