Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 79713

Unmanned Marine Systems: Minesweepers

Tabled: 10 October 2025

Answered: 19 October 2025

Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what mine counter measures vessels will be in scope to be replaced by maritime autonomous systems under the Mine Hunting Capability programme.

Answer

Luke Pollard

All existing HUNT and SANDOWN-class Mine Countermeasures Vessels are planned for retirement within the Mine Hunting Capability (MHC) programme, as part of the transition to advanced autonomous systems. For operational security reasons, the Royal Navy does...

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