Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 59491

Warships: Procurement

Tabled: 12 June 2025
Answered: 20 June 2025

Question

James Cartlidge

Conservative — South Suffolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many (a) ships and (b) submarines are currently (i) in-build and (ii) on order.

Answer

Maria Eagle
There are currently eight ships in build, with a further eight on order. These include the next-generation Type 31 General Purpose Frigates, Type 26 Anti-Submarine Frigates, and the Fleet Solid Support ships, to be crewed by the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. The...
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