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Written question asked by Stuart Anderson (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 July 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 July 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Destroyers

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the change to a Hybrid Navy Fleet, if the UK will continue to have an evacuation capability provided by destroyers.

Answer

The Royal Navy’s Hybrid systems will use a combination of crewed and uncrewed platforms, deployed based on operational demands. The Royal Navy will maintain its long-standing capability to offer Non-Combatant Evacuation Operations in times of crisis, and Humanitarian and Disaster Relief Operations, across all crewed Royal Navy ships.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16533
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Destroyers
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk