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HMS Dragon: Repairs and Maintenance

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 20 June 2025UIN 60050

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress his Department has made on the refit of HMS Dragon.

Answered by Maria Eagle

HMS Dragon has completed her Power Improvement Project (PIP) upkeep, which includes installation of three new diesel generators, an additional high voltage switchboard and broader control system dependencies.

HMS Dragon has returned to the Fleet having achieved Materiel Assessment Inspection on 1 May 2025.

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