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<p>There are no immediate plans to accelerate the Power Improvement Programme (PIP)
for the Type 45 Destroyers, although we continually review optimal delivery within
the Complex Warship Support Plan. 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 into account the regular
Upkeep cycle to maximise overall class availability and meet the readiness profile
required to meet Defence outputs. HMS DAUNTLESS, the first of class to undergo the
Type 45 Power Improvement Programme, is currently at the Cammell Laird shipyard in
Birkenhead where equipment is being set to work following installation. The next phase
of the programme will see DAUNTLESS undertake a rigorous trials programme in harbour
and subsequently at sea.</p><p> </p><p>Three Type 45 Destroyers are currently available
for operational tasking.</p>
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