Navy: North Atlantic Ocean — Written Question

Question

James Cartlidge

Conservative — South Suffolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled At least six new air defence warships to defend UK waters and boost shipbuilding, published on 29 June 2026, when (a) Atlantic Bastion, (b) Atlantic Shiel

Answer

Luke Pollard

The programmes referred to in the Defence Investment Plan remain in their development phases and the Department continues to refine delivery schedules. Full Operating Capability dates will be confirmed as the programmes mature and contractual arrangements...

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