Multi Role Strike Ship

Military Capability

Record date: 31 March 2026

Whole-life cost: Not disclosed
Published schedule: 01/04/2024 – 31/01/2040
NISTA delivery confidence: Not disclosed
Senior responsible owner: Christopher Haw

What the project is for

The Programme will provide Littoral Lift Capabilities to replace the current ageing mixed fleet of amphibious vessels in the early 2030s, as well as potentially performing additional roles currently conducted by other warships and auxiliaries. These vessels will enable the projection of littoral strike capability worldwide and ensure that a modernised amphibious capability is available to the Commando Force.

Departmental delivery commentary

Compared to financial year 24/25 Q4, the NISTA/SRO Delivery Confidence Assessment (DCA) rating at 25/26 Q4 decreased to Red. This is primarily due to the following factors. 1. Following submission of the Outline Business Case to the Navy Investment Decision Panel, the decision was taken for a Programme pause and reset, to await the formal outcomes of the Defence Investment Plan and to determine the best approach to delivering the littoral lift capability within a reduced budgetary total. 2. The change to the Programme Total Cost, and Defence Investment Plan uncertainty has lead to a Red assessment.

Schedule

Compared to financial year 24/25-Q4, the programme's end-date at 25/26-Q4 remained the same at 31/01/2040. The programme will be reset during FY26.

Cost

Exempt under Section 43 - Commercial interests

Benefits

Compared to financial year 24/25-Q4, the project's departmentally agreed Benefits at 25/26-Q4 (measured in £m) remained at 0. This is primarily due to the following factors. No monetised benefits.