Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 16529

Frigates

Tabled: 7 July 2026

Answered: 15 July 2026

Question

Stuart Anderson

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the expected rollout date is for the 13-strong fleet of submarine hunting frigates.

Answer

Luke Pollard

The Type 26 programme remains focused on delivering a combined fleet of at least 13 frigates to hunt for Russian submarines in the North Atlantic, the biggest British warship deal in history and centrepiece of the Lunna House Agreement. That includes eigh...

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