Ballistic Missile Defence
Lords · Question HL1663 · Tabled 6 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Baroness Goldie
To ask His Majesty's Government what is the status of the Future Air Defence System, given they have cancelled the Type 83 destroyer programme.
Answer
Answered by Lord Coaker, 20 Jul 2026
I refer the noble lady to the answers given in the House of Commons to Questions 9539 and 15397, reproduced below. The Type 83 Destroyer forms part of a wider Future Air Dominance System (FADS) capability concept, making specific costs for the Type 83 ele...