Written questions

Warships: Procurement

2026-07-06 · Ministry of Defence · 16477 · Official question

James Cartlidge

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled At least six new air defence warships to defend UK waters and boost shipbuilding, published on 29 June 2026, when will the first Common Combat Vessel ente

Answer

The Defence Investment Plan announced at least £1.3 billion investment in the Hybrid Navy Fleet, comprising uncrewed missile platforms (Type 91), uncrewed underwater sense platforms (Type 92), extra-large uncrewed underwater vessels (Type 93), uncrewed ra...