Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 16475

Marines: Amphibious Warships

Tabled: 7 July 2026
Answered: 16 July 2026

Question

James Cartlidge

ConservativeSouth Suffolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled High-Speed boats and new drones for elite commando force under defence investment plan, published on 28 June 2026, how much of the £500 million to be spen

Answer

Luke Pollard
The Joint Commando Craft (JCC) programme will deliver between 2028 and 2033. The precise number of craft entering service during this Parliament and the next will depend on the final delivery schedule.