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Submarines

Asked by Fred ThomasLabourMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 14 October 2024UIN 900609

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to ensure the future of the UK's submersible capabilities.

Answered by John Healey

This Government’s unwavering commitment to the triple lock to our nuclear deterrent is underpinned by major infrastructure programmes underway on the Clyde and in Devonport and the Dreadnought submarine programme in Barrow-in-Furness.

Our commitment to SSN-AUKUS and the increased use of uncrewed submersibles will also modernise the Royal Navy’s subsea capabilities.

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