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Warships: Construction

Asked by David ReedConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 26427

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 36 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, when he expects construction to start for the first large autonomous vessels of the Hybrid Navy.

Answered by Ministry of Defence

I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 20 July 2026 to Question 18239 to the hon. Member for Huntingdon (Mr Obese-Jecty).

https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-07-13/18239

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