Written question asked by Earl of Minto (Conservative) on Thursday, 12 March 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 March 2026. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Thursday, 26 March 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Frigates: Defence Equipment
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to introduce additional weaponry on the Type 26 and Type 31 frigates.
- Answer
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The Type 26 and Type 31 frigates have been designed with flexibility and adaptability in mind, including provision within the baseline designs to accommodate a range of future capability enhancements as required.
As part of routine capability planning, the Ministry of Defence keeps potential upgrades to all Royal Navy platforms under regular review.
Secondary information
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- HL15500
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Defence equipment Type 26 frigates Type 31 frigates
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- 2026-03-26 16:51:20 +0000
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