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HMS Astute and HMS Audacious: Repairs and Maintenance

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, by when are refits of (a) HMS Audacious and (b) HMS Astute due to be completed.

answeredMinistry of Defence

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Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Tabled
29 May 2026
Target answer date
2 Jun 2026
Answer
8 Jun 2026 · 10 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 29 May 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, by when are refits of (a) HMS Audacious and (b) HMS Astute due to be completed.

  2. 2 Jun 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 8 Jun 2026

    Answer published

    I hope the hon. Gentleman will understand that I cannot provide the specific details requested as disclosure would, or would be likely to, prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of any relevant forces.

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Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.

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