The UK’s three new Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ships are expected to enter service by 2032, according to a government response to a parliamentary question from James Cartlidge MP. Maria Eagle, Minister of State for Defence, provided an update on several major Royal Navy shipbuilding programmes, stating that “each of the Ships Programmes are progressing” and confirming expected timelines: Type 26 frigates are set to enter service between 2028 and 2035. Five Type 31 frigates are planned to be operational by the early 2030s. Three Fleet Solid Support ships will be delivered by 2032.