Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Friday, 9 October 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Monday, 19 October 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Unmanned Marine Systems: Torpedoes
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the success of the test firing of the Mk48 torpedo from XV Excalibur as part of the AUKUS Pillar II trial during Operation Broadsword on 13 September 2026.
- Answer
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The test was a success, meeting planned objectives and providing valuable evidence on the integration and operation of autonomous systems that will inform the transition of the Royal Navy to a hybrid force.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 30978
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Torpedoes AUKUS Unmanned marine systems
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