Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 86619

Navy: Warships

Tabled: 30 October 2025

Answered: 7 November 2025

Question

Andrew Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the current ship-to-ship lethality capabilities of the Royal Navy surface fleet.

Answer

Luke Pollard

The Royal Navy is undertaking a significant programme to modernise and increase the lethality of the Fleet. The introduction of Sea Venom and the Naval Strike Missile are key aspects of this programme which will be followed by further capability upgrades ...

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