Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 23421
Nuclear Submarines
Tabled: 24 April 2024
Answered: 2 May 2024
Question
Mr Mark Francois
Conservative — Rayleigh and Wickford
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the estimated initial operating capability date is for the Royal Navy's proposed submersible ship nuclear replacement submarines.
Answer
James CartlidgeThe Royal Navy's submersible ship nuclear AUKUS submarines will be operational from the late 2030s, replacing the current Astute Class.