Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made in delivering Sea Viper Evolution Capability 2 using the ASTER 30 Block 1 NT missile.
The Ministry of Defence continues to consider the Sea Viper Evolution Capability 2 programme as part of its wider capability planning. The UK is already delivering enhanced Ballistic Missile Defence capability through the Sea Viper Capability 1 programme.