Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 110871

Navy: Warships

Tabled: 4 February 2026

Answered: 11 February 2026

Named Day

Question

Dave Doogan

Scottish National Party — Angus and Perthshire Glens

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the minimum number of available warships is that the Royal Navy requires to meet basic operational requirements.

Answer

Al Carns

To avoid compromising operational security, the Ministry of Defence does not routinely disclose elements of the Fleet's long-term schedule and readiness profiles.The Royal Navy continues to meet its operational objectives and to work closely with the Gove...

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