Type 45 extension not part of the plan, committee told
The Ministry of Defence does not want to extend the life of the Type 45 destroyers and would rather spend the money on new technology, according to evidence given to the Defence Committee.
All four sealift ships to get extensive refits
All four Point class roll-on roll-off vessels are scheduled for an extensive refit under the Strategic Sealift Interim contract, with Eddystone and Hartland Point dry docking this year and Hurst Point and Anvil Point following in 2027.
Navy drone project kept quiet to protect advantage
Project HORUS is supporting an urgent operational requirement, and the Ministry of Defence will not specify the platforms involved, the length of the contract or the timing of a procurement decision.
Dreadnought reactor still on schedule, minister says
Ministers have confirmed that good progress is being made in developing and manufacturing the Rolls-Royce PWR3 reactor for the Dreadnought class submarines.
New nuclear sub design review finished ahead of schedule
The SSN-AUKUS Preliminary Design Review was conducted in June and concluded on 1 July, three months earlier than the September date it had been expected to meet.
Britain still plans new nuclear sub every eighteen months
Ministers have confirmed that the intention remains to procure up to twelve SSN-AUKUS submarines.
Britain undersells its nuclear contribution to NATO
Britain is unique among allies in declaring its existing nuclear forces to NATO, but despite nuclear consuming over a fifth of the budget, the Ministry of Defence does not 'maximise the value of that commitment'.
Ministers restate plan for combined force of 13 Type 26 frigates
Ministers have restated that a combined force of thirteen Type 26 frigates with Norway is expected to enter service from the late 2020s, with five Type 31 frigates in service by the early 2030s.
Nordic force should turn north, committee suggests
The government should consider whether the Joint Expeditionary Force concentrates its finite resources on the High North instead of operating as often in the Baltic, according to a report by the Defence Committee.
Committee questions whether attack submarines put to sea
Evidence of low availability among destroyers, frigates and attack submarines raises serious questions about whether Britain can meet its High North commitments before new capabilities enter service.
