Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 33405
Type 26 Frigates: Procurement
Tabled: 25 February 2025
Answered: 4 March 2025
Question
Mr Mark Francois
Conservative — Rayleigh and Wickford
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the latest estimated IOC date is for the last of class of the Type 26 frigates for the Royal Navy.
Answer
Maria EagleOn current plans the construction of all eight Type 26 frigates is expected to be complete by the mid-2030s. HMS Glasgow's Initial Operating Capability date remains October 2028.