17 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedHow many Boxer vehicles are scheduled to be delivered to the Army in (a) 2026, (b) 2027, (c) 2028, (d) 2029, (e) 2030, (f) 2031 and (g) 2032.
Reply100 of the 623 contracted Boxer vehicles have been delivered. The remaining profile will be continuously delivered over the next seven years; however, it is not possible to release the detail requested as it is commercially sensitive.
17 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWhen does he estimate Project Grayburn will complete the concept phase and enter the assessment phase.
ReplyI refer the hon. Member to my answer to Question 125983, which remains extant: Project GRAYBURN is currently in the concept phase with the aim of identifying and understanding requirements. As the exact delivery schedule will be determined in due course, ...
16 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Pending
AskedHas the ATHENA command post vehicle encountered the same vibrational and safety issues as the Ajax vehicles.
16 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedHas the ATLAS armoured recovery vehicle encountered the same vibrational and safety issues as the Ajax vehicles.
ReplyThe recent Army Safety Investigation, commissioned in response to Exercise Titan Storm, underlined that all variants of Ajax are safe to operate. Specifically, measured vibration levels were below legal safety limits. I will continue to keep the House inf...
16 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWhen does he expect HMS Newcastle to be launched.
ReplyThe Type 26 programme remains on track to meet all user requirements and deliver eight world-class anti-submarine warfare frigates to replace the anti-submarine warfare Type 23s. All ships are expected to enter service from the late 2020s with the future ...
16 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWhen does he expect HMS Formidable to be launched.
ReplyThe first Type 31 frigate, HMS Venturer, is scheduled to be handed over to the Royal Navy by the end of the decade All five ships are expected to be in service by the early 2030s.
16 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWhen does he estimate HMS Achillies will be commissioned.
ReplyAchilles, the final vessel of the A-class, is at an advanced stage of build at the BAE Systems shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness. The planned in-service dates for Royal Navy submarines are withheld as disclosure would, or would be likely to, prejudice the cap...
16 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWhen does he estimate HMS Agamenmnon will be fully operational.
ReplyHMS Agamemnon is in the final stages of commissioning, and we continue to work closely with industry partners to deliver the submarine by the end of 2026, at which point she is expected to depart Barrow and commence sea trials. For security reasons, we do...
16 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWhen does he expect construction to begin on HMS Edinburgh.
ReplyThe Type 26 programme remains on track to meet all user requirements and deliver eight world-class anti-submarine warfare frigates to replace the anti-submarine warfare Type 23s. All ships are expected to enter service from the late 2020s with the future ...
16 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWhen does he expect HMS Sheffield to be launched.
ReplyThe Type 26 programme remains on track to meet all user requirements and deliver eight world-class anti-submarine warfare frigates to replace the anti-submarine warfare Type 23s. All ships are expected to enter service from the late 2020s with the future ...
16 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedHas the APOLLO armoured repair vehicle encountered the same vibrational and safety issues as the Ajax vehicles.
ReplyThe recent Army Safety Investigation, commissioned in response to Exercise Titan Storm, underlined that all variants of Ajax are safe to operate. Specifically, measured vibration levels were below legal safety limits. I will continue to keep the House inf...
16 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedHas the ARES armoured personnel carrier encountered the same vibrational and safety issues as the Ajax vehicles.
ReplyThe recent Army Safety Investigation, commissioned in response to Exercise Titan Storm, underlined that all variants of Ajax are safe to operate. Specifically, measured vibration levels were below legal safety limits. I will continue to keep the House inf...
16 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWhen does he expect construction to begin on HMS London.
ReplyThe Type 26 programme remains on track to meet all user requirements and deliver eight world-class anti-submarine warfare frigates to replace the anti-submarine warfare Type 23s. All ships are expected to enter service from the late 2020s with the future ...
16 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWhen does he expect HMS Bulldog to be laid down.
ReplyThe first Type 31 frigate, HMS Venturer, is scheduled to be handed over to the Royal Navy by the end of the decade All five ships are expected to be in service by the early 2030s.
16 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWhen does he expect HMS Active to be commissioned.
ReplyThe first Type 31 frigate, HMS Venturer, is scheduled to be handed over to the Royal Navy by the end of the decade All five ships are expected to be in service by the early 2030s.
16 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWhen does he expect HMS Belfast to be launched.
ReplyThe Type 26 programme remains on track to meet all user requirements and deliver eight world-class anti-submarine warfare frigates to replace the anti-submarine warfare Type 23s. All ships are expected to enter service from the late 2020s with the future ...
16 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWhen does he expect HMS Cardiff to be commissioned.
ReplyThe Type 26 programme remains on track to meet all user requirements and deliver eight world-class anti-submarine warfare frigates to replace the anti-submarine warfare Type 23s. All ships are expected to enter service from the late 2020s with the future ...
16 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWhen does he expect HMS Glasgow to be commissioned.
ReplyThe Type 26 programme remains on track to meet all user requirements and deliver eight world-class anti-submarine warfare frigates to replace the anti-submarine warfare Type 23s. All ships are expected to enter service from the late 2020s with the future ...
16 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedHas the ARGUS engineering vehicle encountered the same vibrational and safety issues as the Ajax vehicles.
ReplyThe recent Army Safety Investigation, commissioned in response to Exercise Titan Storm, underlined that all variants of Ajax are safe to operate. Specifically, measured vibration levels were below legal safety limits. I will continue to keep the House inf...
16 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWhen does he expect HMS Birmingham to be launched.
ReplyThe Type 26 programme remains on track to meet all user requirements and deliver eight world-class anti-submarine warfare frigates to replace the anti-submarine warfare Type 23s. All ships are expected to enter service from the late 2020s with the future ...