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Astute Class Submarines: Procurement

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 1 July 2026UIN 13288

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 11 June 2026 to question 7775 on Defence Nuclear Enterprise, what is the a) whole life cost, b) 2025/26 cost and c) 2026/27 budget for Astute.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The current estimated whole life cost for Astute is £11.59 billion. The Ministry of Defence publishes annual Defence Nuclear Enterprise expenditure in the usual way through the Annual Report and Accounts.

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