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Type 45 Destroyers

Asked by Ian RoomeLiberal DemocratMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 13 March 2026UIN 118341

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if his Department will reassess the (a) combat readiness and (b) repair schedule of the Royal Navy's Type 45 Destroyers.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The MOD keeps Type 45 Destroyer readiness under continual review to meet operational tasking. Repair and maintenance schedules are managed through established programmes that ensure availability is maintained while delivering long‑term upgrades and improvements

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