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Type 31 Frigates: Repairs and Maintenance

Asked by James MacClearyLiberal DemocratMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 14 July 2026UIN 16260

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when will the first Mk41 VLS retrofit be performed on a Type 31 Frigate.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The integration of the Mk41 Vertical Launching System on Type 31 frigates remains subject to ongoing options analysis and delivery planning.

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