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PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
(18 May 2026)

Question Asked

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the current estimated IOC for HMS Achilles.

Asked by:
Mr Mark Francois (Conservative)

Answer

Achilles, the final vessel, is at an advanced stage of build at the BAE Systems shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness.

As a former Defence Minister, I hope the right Hon. Gentleman will recall that the planned in-service dates for Royal Navy submarines are withheld as disclosure would, or would be likely to, prejudice the capability, effectiveness, or security of the Armed Forces.


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