Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Monday, 13 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 July 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 July 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Navy: Unmanned Marine Systems
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what changes to the a) regulatory and b) classification framework will be required in order to deliver the Royal Navy’s new Type 91-94 autonomous vessels.
- Answer
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The Royal Navy will always comply with the relevant legal and regulatory requirements. Work is ongoing with the relevant parties including the Defence Maritime Regulator to support the Hybrid Navy Concept.
Secondary information
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- 18230
- Session
- 2026-27
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- Subjects
- Navy Regulation Warships Unmanned marine systems
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