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<p>We remain committed to ensuring the Royal Navy has the ships and capabilities required
to fulfil Defence commitments now and in the future.</p><p>Babcock is contractually
obligated to deliver five Type 31 Frigates to the Ministry of Defence (MOD) by the
end of 2028, and HMS GLASGOW, the first of the Type 26 Frigates, will be in-service
with the MOD in 2027. The last Type 23 Frigate will be transitioned out of service
in 2035. The first Type 45 Destroyer entered service in 2010, these Destroyers have
a projected 25-year life span.</p><p>The Prime Minister has committed to undertake
the deepest review of Britain's security, defence and foreign policy. This review
will examine how we strengthen and prioritise our alliances, diplomacy and development
and will consider all aspects of our defence and security capabilities, including
our approach to procurement and maintaining our technological edge. We are considering
a number of options to increase the availability of ships during this period.</p>
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