Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (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.
Minesweepers: Unmanned Marine Systems
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 37 of the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, what progress he has made in rapidly evolving mine-hunting delivered with autonomous platforms.
- Answer
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The Defence Investment Plan committed £1.1 billion to the next phase of the autonomous Mine Hunting Capability (MHC) programme, jointly procured with France. The MHC programme is delivering an advanced suite of capabilities, with elements already deployed to support civilian shipping, provide reassurance to commercial shipping operators, and conduct mine clearance operations under the Multinational Military Mission to the Strait of Hormuz.
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- 22952
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- 2026-27
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- Subjects
- Minesweepers Unmanned marine systems
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