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Type 45 Destroyers: Weapons

Commons · Question 120226 · Tabled 11 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 19 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by James MacCleary

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has considered replacing the mark 1 30mm cannon on the Type 45 with the DS30M mark 2.

Answer

Answered by Luke Pollard, 19 Mar 2026

The Ministry of Defence keeps the capabilities of all Royal Navy platforms under regular review to ensure they remain aligned with operational requirements. The Type 45 Destroyers are equipped with a range of layered defensive systems that continue to mee...