Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 11554
Type 23 Frigates
Tabled: 29 October 2024
Answered: 6 November 2024
Question
Andrew Rosindell
Reform UK — Romford
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Type 23 frigates are (a) operationally available and (b) capable of being deployed simultaneously.
Answer
Luke PollardAs of 31 October 2024, six Type 23 frigates were available. The normal operating cycle of every ship involves them entering different readiness levels depending on their programmes, periods of refit and Departmental planning requirements. This is carefull...
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