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HMS Venturer

Asked by Mr Mark FrancoisConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 4 February 2026UIN 108597

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the latest estimated in-service date for HMS Venturer.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The first Type 31 frigate, HMS Venturer is scheduled to be ready for operations by the end of the decade.

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