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Written question asked by Stuart Anderson (Conservative) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Monday, 14 September 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Navy

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 106 of his Department's Strategic Defence Review, published 2 June 2025, how he plans to achieve the ambition for the Royal Navy to get the mix of high-low capabilities while moving towards a more powerful but cheaper and simpler fleet.

Answer

The Royal Navy is implementing a Hybrid Navy concept which will integrate crewed, uncrewed and autonomous systems, enabling affordable mass to complement its high-end warfighting capabilities. This will be delivered progressively through experimentation, spiral development and closer integration with industry, ensuring that investment is focused on capabilities that provide the greatest operational effect and value for money.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
21623
Session
2026-27
Related items
Deposited Paper DEP2025-0341
Monday, 2 June 2025
Deposited papers
House of Commons
Subjects
Navy
Link
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