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<p>We continually review optimal delivery within the Complex Warship Support Plan.
The Type 45 ships remain available for operational tasking when not undergoing maintenance
activity or their PIP conversion.</p><p> </p><p>HMS DAUNTLESS, the first ship to undergo
the PIP conversion, has commenced a harbour trials programme and is due to return
to sea later this year for sea trials. HMS DARING is currently at the Cammell Laird
shipyard in Birkenhead, with conversion work to be carried out during 2022. The Ministry
of Defence will take into account the lessons learned from HMS DAUNTLESS and apply
them to HMS DARING's conversion.</p><p> </p><p>The programme is dependent on the availability
of ships to undertake the upgrade, balanced against the Royal Navy's current and future
operational commitments. PIP conversions are planned to take account of the regular
Upkeep cycle to maximise overall class availability and meet the readiness profile
required to meet Defence outputs.</p>
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