Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 38432

Trident Submarines: Trident Missiles

Tabled: 14 March 2025
Answered: 24 March 2025

Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

Conservative — Huntingdon

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to question 36205, whether the Dreadnought-class submarine programme will use the Trident 2 D5 missile.

Answer

Maria Eagle
Yes. The Dreadnought Class submarines will carry nuclear-armed Trident II D5 ballistic missiles.