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Warships: Decommissioning

Asked by James MacClearyLiberal DemocratMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 22 July 2026UIN 18896

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the proposed out-of-service date for (a) HMS Ledbury (b) HMS Cattistock (c) HMS Brocklesby (d) HMS Middleton (e) HMS Hurworth.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Royal Navy is gradually phasing out its traditionally crewed and complex mine countermeasure vessels, as modern, autonomous systems are delivered. The last Hunt Class ship is due to leave service in 2031.

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