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Nuclear Submarines

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 20 October 2025UIN 79336

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 35 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, when he will confirm the intended number of SSN attack submarines.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The final decision will be based on analysis of defence requirements through the Defence Investment Plan.

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