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Type 45 Destroyers: Guided Weapons

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 6 July 2026UIN 13502

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much has been spent on the upgrade to the Sea Viper missile system as of 26 June 2026.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The current commitment of £405 million funds delivery and manufacture of the Capability One Sea Viper upgrade and the assessment phase of Capability Two. As of 26 June 2026, the project has spent £223.653 million. This is an increase of £5.053 million since I answered the same question asked by the hon. Member on 13 April 2026.

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