United Kingdom · Question · Written question
UIN 116570
Type 31 Frigates: Guided Weapons
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27 February 2026
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9 March 2026 · Answer
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Summary
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Type 31 Frigates will have Mk.41 VLS incorporated during construction and prior to launch.
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27 February 2026
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Type 31 Frigates will have Mk.41 VLS incorporated during construction and prior to launch.
Source: Commons
9 March 2026
Answer
We intend to fit the Type 31 frigate with the Mark 41 vertical launch system. Working closely with the US Navy, we are progressing the next steps of the Mk41 procurement, including assessment of all installation and integration options. At this stage, as ...
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- Official source: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-02-27/116570
- Open data entity: https://questions-statements-api.parliament.uk/api/writtenquestions/questions/1885738
- uk · wq-1885738 · source updated 9 March 2026