Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 5891
Submarines
Tabled: 4 October 2024
Answered: 15 October 2024
Question
Mr Mark Francois
Conservative — Rayleigh and Wickford
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what he expects the Initial Operating Capability date for the new SSNR class of attack submarines in Royal Navy service to be.
Answer
Luke PollardThe Royal Navy’s submersible ship nuclear AUKUS submarines will be operational from the late 2030s, replacing the current Astute Class.