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HMS Protector

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 8 July 2026UIN 14524

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 52 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, by when he plans to replace HMS Protector.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Defence Investment Plan has allocated funding to replace HMS PROTECTOR but the exact timeline for this replacement is subject to further work. This will depend on the method of procurement which is yet to be decided.

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