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Warships

Asked by James MacClearyLiberal DemocratMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 16 February 2026UIN 111027

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how his Department plans to replace the batch 1 River Class of ships.

Answered by Luke Pollard

All decisions on capabilities will be taken in the Defence Investment Plan.

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