The maritime programme allocates £540 million to anti-submarine capabilities, listing sensors, AI, torpedoes, and communications. AI and torpedoes are explicitly separate items in that list, so it should not be read as a firm specification for AI-guided torpedoes. An additional £330 million supports the protection of critical underwater infrastructure. The £1.6 billion Type 31 line includes bringing the frigates into service with Mark 41 launchers and Norwegian Naval Strike Missiles.
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Underwater protection and Type 31 missile upgrades
ASW and underwater-infrastructure allocations sit alongside named launcher and anti-ship missile upgrades for Type 31.