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Frigates

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 18 December 2025UIN 98202

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, following the decommissioning of HMS Lancaster, how many frigates are (a) in service and (b) undergoing maintenance with the Royal Navy.

Answered by Luke Pollard

Following the decommissioning of HMS Lancaster, the Royal Navy will have seven frigates in service, one frigate (HMS KENT) is currently undergoing planned deep maintenance. New Type 26 and Type 31 frigates are in build in Scotland currently.

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