Torpedoes: Repairs and Maintenance
(asked on 28th August 2026) - View Source
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the full scope of the WHITEHEAD2 programme.
This question was answered on 6th October 2026
The WHITEHEAD2 Programme will sustain and enhance the Royal Navy’s in-service torpedo capability and associated support arrangements, including repair, maintenance, stockpile support, obsolescence management, and future capability development. It will deliver a modernised through-life torpedo support solution from 2029 onwards, helping maintain the availability, effectiveness, and resilience of UK torpedo capability to meet future operational requirements.