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Type 26 Frigates: Procurement

Asked by Mr Mark FrancoisConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 4 March 2025UIN 33405

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the latest estimated IOC date is for the last of class of the Type 26 frigates for the Royal Navy.

Answered by Maria Eagle

On current plans the construction of all eight Type 26 frigates is expected to be complete by the mid-2030s. HMS Glasgow's Initial Operating Capability date remains October 2028.

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