Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 115467

NATO: Navy

Tabled: 24 February 2026

Answered: 9 March 2026

Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

Conservative — Huntingdon

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the UK contribution to NATO’s Standing Naval Maritime Group 1.

Answer

Al Carns

The Standing Naval Forces are under the control of NATO Allied Maritime Command which responds to Allied Command Operations. This multinational, integrated force is continuously available for tasking, ranging from NATO missions to exercise participation.