Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 16261

Type 31 Frigates: Repairs and Maintenance

Tabled: 6 July 2026

Answered: 13 July 2026

Question

James MacCleary

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is his assessment of the potential impact of retro-fitting Mk41 VLS to Type 31 on the effectiveness of the Royal Navy’s active frigate fleet in the late 2020s.

Answer

Luke Pollard

The Royal Navy is pursuing the integration of the Mk41 Vertical Launching System to enhance the future lethality, flexibility and adaptability of the surface fleet. Work is progressing to assess the options, timing and costs associated with fitting the Mk...

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