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Navy: Guided Weapons

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 21 May 2026UIN 739

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 20 April 2026 to question 125519 on Navy: Guided Weapons, by when does he plan to have achieved a) Initial Operating Capability and b) Full Operating Capability for the Mk 41 vertical launch system.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Ministry of Defence continues to progress integration of the Mk 41 Vertical Launch System across relevant platforms. In-service dates remain subject to ongoing programme delivery, integration activity, and approval processes, and will be confirmed in due course.

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