Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 29863

Type 83 Destroyers

Tabled: 6 February 2025

Answered: 11 February 2025

Named Day

Question

Luke Akehurst

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Type 83 destroyer programme on (a) sovereign capabilities, (b) supply chain involvement and (c) social value.

Answer

Maria Eagle

This Government is committed to delivering a thriving shipbuilding sector across the UK, supporting the whole supply chain, from design to repair, systems and integration. The Type 83 Destroyer is one element of the Future Air Dominance System (FADS) prog...

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