Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the in service date for the Maritime EW Programme.

The Maritime Electronic Warfare Programme (MEWP) is made up of two parts.

The Maritime Electronic Warfare Systems Integrated Capability Increment 1 will deliver a digital Radar and Electronic Support Measures capability to the Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers, Type 45 destroyers, Type 26 and Type 31 frigates. The approved Initial Operating Capability (IOC)/In Service Date (ISD) is January 2027.

Electronic Warfare Countermeasures (EWCM) will deliver a new and improved countermeasure launcher for Type 45 destroyers, Type 26 and Type 31 frigates with an approved IOC/ISD of September 2027.