Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 114690

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 are planned for 2026.

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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