Type 83 Destroyers
Lords · Question HL1662 · Tabled 6 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Baroness Goldie
To ask His Majesty's Government why they cancelled the Type 83 destroyer programme; and how much was spent on the Type 83 destroyer programme to date.
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...