Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 117515
Navy: North Atlantic Ocean
Tabled: 3 March 2026
Answered: 11 March 2026
Question
Luke Akehurst
Labour — North Durham
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what role general-purpose frigates within the Royal Navy will have following the development of the Atlantic Bastion concept.
Answer
Al CarnsWithin the Atlantic Bastion concept, Royal Navy general‑purpose frigates will continue to play an important role in providing maritime presence, patrol, escort and reassurance tasks, while also acting as flexible platforms able to integrate with uncrewed ...
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