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 Tuesday, 6 October 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Antisubmarine Warfare
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 38 of the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, what progress he has made in engaging with (a) commercial partners, (b) private finance and (c) other governments to rapidly deliver an integrated frigate force for anti-submarine warfare, comprising crewed, uncrewed, and autonomous platforms.
- Answer
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Through Atlantic Bastion, the Royal Navy plans to deploy a combined Type 26 anti-submarine warfare frigate force with Norway, augmented with uncrewed surface and underwater vessels, as well as future hybrid air wings, to create an advanced hybrid naval force to defend the UK and NATO allies against evolving threats.
The Royal Navy regularly engages with industry and international partners to inform its programmes.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 22954
- Session
- 2026-27
- Related items
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Frigates Antisubmarine warfare
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- 2026-10-06 14:00:41 +0100
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