Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 120226

Type 45 Destroyers: Weapons

Tabled: 11 March 2026
Answered: 19 March 2026

Question

James MacCleary

Liberal DemocratLewes

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has considered replacing the mark 1 30mm cannon on the Type 45 with the DS30M mark 2.

Answer

Luke Pollard
The Ministry of Defence keeps the capabilities of all Royal Navy platforms under regular review to ensure they remain aligned with operational requirements. The Type 45 Destroyers are equipped with a range of layered defensive systems that continue to mee...

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