Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 120114

Unmanned Marine Systems

Tabled: 11 March 2026

Answered: 19 March 2026

Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his planned timetable is for approving MHC Block 2 of Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles.

Answer

Luke Pollard

The Royal Navy’s Mine Hunting Capability (MHC) programme is being delivered in incremental blocks to ensure capability can be introduced and enhanced at pace. First of class Block 1 systems are entering service and undergoing operational evaluation. Appro...

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