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Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary: Procurement

Commons · Question 48865 · Tabled 29 Apr 2025 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 8 May 2025

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Asked by Andrew Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he is taking steps to reduce the procurement time of new surface fleet assets for the (a) Royal Navy and (b) Royal Fleet Auxiliary.

Answer

Answered by Maria Eagle, 8 May 2025

The Ministry of Defence and the Royal Navy are committed to accelerating the pace of procurement. In a period of ever-increasing technological advancement, the ability to harness new capabilities and leverage innovation at pace is critical to the Navy as ...