AUKUS: Nuclear Submarines
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the press release entitled Cutting-edge underwater tech for AUKUS forces to be developed through landmark partnership, published on 30 May 2026, from what month and year will the first UK deployment of an Astute-class submarine to Submarine Rotational Force-West take place.
Answered by Luke Pollard
Submarine Rotational Force-West is on track to be established in 2027, as confirmed in the joint AUKUS Defence Ministers’ statement of 30 May 2026. The UK has reaffirmed its commitment to maintain a rotational presence as part of Submarine Rotational Force-West. As I am certain the hon. Member will know already the specific scheduling of individual submarine deployments is not published, as to do so could prejudice operational security.
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