Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 113928
Navy: Weapons
Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 27 February 2026
Question
Ben Obese-Jecty
Conservative — Huntingdon
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of replacing the Royal Navy’s Automated Small Calibre Gun.
Answer
Luke PollardThe Automated Small Calibre Gun (ASCG) continues to provide a reliable, stabilised, and remotely‑operated capability for close‑in defence across a range of Royal Navy (RN) platforms. As part of routine capability planning, the RN is assessing future requi...
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