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Defence: Procurement

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 23219

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, Fleet Solid Support, by how much challenges in crewing the ships will slow entry into service.

Answered by Ministry of Defence

Workforce and crewing considerations continue to be managed as part of preparations for the introduction of Fleet Solid Support ships. Construction of the Ships has started, and they are expected to enter service in the early 2030s.

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