Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 68744

Navy: Minesweepers

Tabled: 17 July 2025

Answered: 23 July 2025

Question

Andrew Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he has taken to improve the mine hunting capabilities of the Royal Navy.

Answer

Maria Eagle

The Mine Hunting Capability Programme is delivering a rolling programme of unmanned surface vessels and unmanned underwater vehicles into Royal Navy service for use by frontline Mine Warfare specialists. These autonomous mine hunting systems are in regula...

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