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HMS Lancaster: Decommissioning

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 23 December 2025UIN 99916

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans are in place for transportation of the ordnance on board HMS Lancaster.

Answered by Al Carns

HMS Lancaster has exceeded the 18 years lifespan she was originally built for and, with almost 35 years of outstanding service, she has reached her planned out of service date.

As is standard practice for decommissioning ships, any material or supplies on HMS Lancaster that can be used elsewhere in the fleet will be repurposed. The ammunition will be transported using standard defence logistics pathways for the safe movement of munitions.

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