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HMS Duncan

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 19 March 2026UIN 121200

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the level of deployability of HMS Duncan prior to completion of its Power Improvement Project upgrade.

Answered by Al Carns

The Royal Navy manages the availability and readiness of its ships on a rolling basis, ensuring that vessels are deployed only when they are safe, capable, and endorsed for tasking.

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