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Submarines

Asked by Mr Mark FrancoisConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 15 October 2024UIN 5891

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what he expects the Initial Operating Capability date for the new SSNR class of attack submarines in Royal Navy service to be.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Royal Navy’s submersible ship nuclear AUKUS submarines will be operational from the late 2030s, replacing the current Astute Class.

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