Destroyers and Frigates
(asked on 11th September 2023) - View Source
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of whether maintaining a fleet of a minimum of 19 operational Destroyers and Frigates is still realistic and sufficient; and, if not, what the new minimum will be.
This question was answered on 25th September 2023
The government is committed to modernising the Royal Navy's escort fleet through the transition of the existing Type 23 frigate force to the Type 26 and Type 31 classes. This will bring the number of destroyers and frigates to 19.
This is a realistic programme which will enable the Royal Navy to maintain its operational commitments.