Type 31 Frigates: Guided Weapons
Commons · Question 116570 · Tabled 27 Feb 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by James MacCleary
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Type 31 Frigates will have Mk.41 VLS incorporated during construction and prior to launch.
Answer
Answered by Luke Pollard, 9 Mar 2026
We intend to fit the Type 31 frigate with the Mark 41 vertical launch system. Working closely with the US Navy, we are progressing the next steps of the Mk41 procurement, including assessment of all installation and integration options. At this stage, as ...