Warships: Procurement
2026-07-07 · Ministry of Defence · 17101 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 57, what are the first seven ships that will come online before 2033.
Answer
As set out in the Defence Investment Plan, the Ministry of Defence will be implementing a phased retirement Type 23 Frigates after decades of proud and faithful service. The Government is investing in: new autonomous surface vessels; autonomous sub-surfac...