Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 114688
Navy: Aircraft Carriers
Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 2 March 2026
Question
James MacCleary
Liberal Democrat — Lewes
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many vessels and of what type would be required to escort an aircraft carrier in a peer conflict.
Answer
Al CarnsThe number and type of vessels required to escort an aircraft carrier will vary depending on the mission, threat, operating area, and the contribution of allies.
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