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Trident Submarines: Military Bases

Asked by Graeme DownieLabourMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 17 March 2025UIN 37015

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what bases in the UK will have capability to hold Dreadnought class submarines for (a) repairs and (b) maintenance by 2035.

Answered by Maria Eagle

There is a strategy in place to upgrade infrastructure and provide suitable docking for the new Dreadnought Class submarines across existing UK naval bases and dockyards.

For operational security reasons further details cannot be released as to do so could be used to undermine the security and capability of our Armed Forces.

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