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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has he made in equipping Dragonfire on sea and land.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has he made in equipping Dragonfire on sea and land.
As announced in the Defence Investment Plan, the Ministry of Defence will invest £490 million in Directed Energy Weapons, including DragonFire. The programme continues to make excellent progress, building on successful trials and demonstrating the UK's world-leading expertise in directed energy weapons.
With the transition to a Hybrid Navy and modernisation of our Armed Forces, we are exploring how DragonFire could be utilised in a range of operational environments.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress his Department has made on delivering the first DragonFire weapon system into service with the Royal Navy by 2027.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress his Department has made on delivering the first DragonFire weapon system into service with the Royal Navy by 2027.
I refer the hon. Member to the answer given on 20 July 2026 to Question 17420.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department plans to roll out (a) new counter-uncrewed aerial systems and (b) similar kinetic counter-drone capabilities across the Royal Navy surface fleet.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department plans to roll out (a) new counter-uncrewed aerial systems and (b) similar kinetic counter-drone capabilities across the Royal Navy surface fleet.
While detailed deployment plans are not routinely disclosed for operational security reasons, the Royal Navy is developing and assessing counter uncrewed aerial systems, including kinetic and non-kinetic capabilities, alongside emerging technologies, to protect its surface fleet.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 20 October 2025, to question 79409 on Navy: Patrol Craft, what steps he has taken to identify a replacement for the Batch 1 Offshore Patrol Vessels due to be retired in 2028.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 20 October 2025, to question 79409 on Navy: Patrol Craft, what steps he has taken to identify a replacement for the Batch 1 Offshore Patrol Vessels due to be retired in 2028.
I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 21 July 2026 to Question 18895: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-07-14/18895/
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on upgrading all Royal Navy Aster missiles to Block 1 standard via Sea Viper Evolution Capability 1.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on upgrading all Royal Navy Aster missiles to Block 1 standard via Sea Viper Evolution Capability 1.
The upgrading of missiles to Aster Block 1 standard is being undertaken through the Aster Mid-Life Refresh programme. The exact number of missiles upgraded to date cannot be disclosed owing to security concerns, however considerable progress has been made over the last 12 months. Additional deliveries of new Aster Block 1 missiles will commence later this year.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what protection is in place for naval bases and strategic civilian ports both above and under water.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what protection is in place for naval bases and strategic civilian ports both above and under water.
While it would not be appropriate to disclose details of specific protective measures, the security of our naval bases and strategically important civilian ports supporting Defence and national security is imperative. Robust arrangements are in place at all sites, combining multiple layers of physical and technological security, and the Ministry of Defence works closely with other Government Departments, law-enforcement bodies and industry partners to protect the United Kingdom’s maritime infrastructure.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has to restore the Royal Navy’s ice patrol capability.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has to restore the Royal Navy’s ice patrol capability.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made in delivering Sea Viper Evolution Capability 2 using the ASTER 30 Block 1 NT missile.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made in delivering Sea Viper Evolution Capability 2 using the ASTER 30 Block 1 NT missile.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to ensure all Royal Navy vessels are kept in a high state of repair.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to ensure all Royal Navy vessels are kept in a high state of repair.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Royal Navy vessels are operationally ready to be deployed.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Royal Navy vessels are operationally ready to be deployed.
I refer the hon. Member to the answer we gave on 19 March 2026 to Question 120766 to the hon. Member for Romford (Mr Rosindell):
The Royal Navy maintains a high state of operational readiness across its core capabilities, including the Continuous At Sea Deterrent, Carrier Strike, frigates, destroyers, submarines, aviation, the Royal Marines and the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. The Fleet is deployed globally to protect the UK’s security and interests, working alongside allies and partners.
It is important to understand readiness as a constant cycle with ships moving regularly through maintenance, training, deployment and recovery phases. For reasons of operational security, the Ministry of Defence does not give detailed information on past or current levels of readiness for individual Royal Navy warships.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether naval support will be provided to RRS Sir David Attenborough in the South Atlantic during the 2026/27 Antarctic season, following the withdrawal of HMS Protector.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether naval support will be provided to RRS Sir David Attenborough in the South Atlantic during the 2026/27 Antarctic season, following the withdrawal of HMS Protector.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, HMS Protector will not deploy to Antarctica for the 2026/27 season. The Ministry of Defence is working apace with partners across Government to develop options to support the UK’s Antarctic requirements in the absence of an ice patrol ship in 2026/27 and restore an ice patrol capability as soon as possible.
The Defence Investment Plan announced plans to replace HMS Protector with a more modern variant to maintain this essential presence and support Government activities in the Arctic and around the British Antarctic Territory. Decisions on the method of procurement and the exact replacement timeline will be taken in due course.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, by when will he make a decision on the gun solution for the Navy-wide lethality programme.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, by when will he make a decision on the gun solution for the Navy-wide lethality programme.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with his European counterparts on a permanent European naval deployment to the Arabian Gulf in the context of increased Houthi activity since January 2026.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with his European counterparts on a permanent European naval deployment to the Arabian Gulf in the context of increased Houthi activity since January 2026.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the capability of the Royal Navy at responding to Russian incursions in British waters.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the capability of the Royal Navy at responding to Russian incursions in British waters.
I refer the hon. Member to the answer to Question 10682.
https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-06-17/10682
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 16 October 2026, to question 34610 on Navy: Submarines, if the Submarine Command Course that took place in November 2025 was completed or cancelled prior to the end of the course.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 16 October 2026, to question 34610 on Navy: Submarines, if the Submarine Command Course that took place in November 2025 was completed or cancelled prior to the end of the course.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Royal Navy personnel are stationed in Northern Ireland.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Royal Navy personnel are stationed in Northern Ireland.
The basing of personnel is an operational matter kept under constant review by the Royal Navy. For reasons of operational security, I cannot comment on the number of Royal Navy personnel stationed in Northern Ireland.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will take steps to increase the Royal Navy presence in Northern Ireland.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will take steps to increase the Royal Navy presence in Northern Ireland.
The basing of personnel is an operational matter kept under constant review by the Royal Navy. For reasons of operational security, I cannot comment on the number of Royal Navy personnel stationed in Northern Ireland.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 14 September 2026 to question 26230 on HMS Bulwark: Sales, if he will explain the calculation that projects a net financial return to the Ministry of Defence from the sale of HMS Bulwark to the Brazilian Navy...
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 14 September 2026 to question 26230 on HMS Bulwark: Sales, if he will explain the calculation that projects a net financial return to the Ministry of Defence from the sale of HMS Bulwark to the Brazilian Navy...
The projected net financial return reflects the agreed sale proceeds less the costs of regenerating HMS Bulwark for transfer to the Brazilian Navy.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the scope was of the Operational Advantage Centre.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the scope was of the Operational Advantage Centre.
The Operational Advantage Centre at HMS Collingwood is improving the Royal Navy’s operational effectiveness through analysis, experimentation and operational learning, providing evidence-based advice on operations, capability development and emerging technologies. It has operated since 2024.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 6 October 2026 to question 22849 on Navy, when the decision to build the Operational Advantage Centre was made.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 6 October 2026 to question 22849 on Navy, when the decision to build the Operational Advantage Centre was made.
The Operational Advantage Centre at HMS Collingwood is improving the Royal Navy’s operational effectiveness through analysis, experimentation and operational learning, providing evidence-based advice on operations, capability development and emerging technologies. It has operated since 2024.