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...