Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 79336

Nuclear Submarines

Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 20 October 2025

Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

Conservative — Huntingdon

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 35 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, when he will confirm the intended number of SSN attack submarines.

Answer

Luke Pollard
The final decision will be based on analysis of defence requirements through the Defence Investment Plan.