Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 119021

Type 31 Frigates: Repairs and Maintenance

Tabled: 9 March 2026

Answered: 17 March 2026

Question

Luke Akehurst

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of adapting Type 31 frigates for enhanced air defence or strike roles to support carrier operations.

Answer

Luke Pollard

The Type 31 frigate has been designed as a capable, flexible and affordable general-purpose platform that will undertake a wide range of global tasks. The Department routinely assesses the potential merits of adapting Royal Navy (RN) platforms, including ...

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