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Type 45 Destroyers

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 27 August 2026UIN 15391

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to implement a full life extension to the Type 45 fleet.

Answered by Ministry of Defence

The Defence Investment Plan has allocated a specific funding line within this parliament to conduct a study on the transition between Type 45 and the Hybrid Navy Maritime Air Defence capability, including whether a life extension will be required. As previously stated, this will be assessed in 2027-28.

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