HC Deb 21 January 2003 vol 398 c211W
Mr. Jenkin

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence which SSNs have been given Tomahawk capability; which further SSNs will be refitted with Tomahawk capability; and when these refits will take place. [91031]

Mr. Ingram

The following RN SSNs have been made Tomahawk capable:

  • HMS Splendid;
  • HMS Triumph;
  • HMS Trafalgar; and
  • HMS Turbulent.

Two more SSNs will be made Tomahawk capable this calendar year, with the remaining three receiving the capability by 2007. All Astute class SSNs will be made Tomahawk capable on build.