Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 14909

Warships: Guided Weapons

Tabled: 1 July 2026
Answered: 14 July 2026

Question

James Cartlidge

ConservativeSouth Suffolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many missiles will be carried on a single Common Combat Vessel.

Answer

Luke Pollard
The Royal Navy will determine the weapons fit and payload capacity of the Common Combat Vessel as the programme progresses through its concept and assessment phases. The role, configuration and armament of the Common Combat Vessel will be considered in th...

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