Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 114689

EU Countries: Navy

Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 2 March 2026

Question

James MacCleary

Liberal DemocratLewes

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what exchanges of personnel with European navies have taken place in the last 5 years.

Answer

Al Carns
The Royal Navy maintains a range of personnel exchange and liaison arrangements with European partners through bilateral relationships and NATO activity, supporting interoperability and professional development. These arrangements are reviewed routinely.

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