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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.
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.
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.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the full scope of the WHITEHEAD2 programme.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the full scope of the WHITEHEAD2 programme.
The WHITEHEAD2 Programme will sustain and enhance the Royal Navy’s in-service torpedo capability and associated support arrangements, including repair, maintenance, stockpile support, obsolescence management, and future capability development. It will deliver a modernised through-life torpedo support solution from 2029 onwards, helping maintain the availability, effectiveness, and resilience of UK torpedo capability to meet future operational requirements.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 7 September 2026 to Question 23312 on Torpedoes: Procurement, if he will publish the July 2026 review note on the Spearfish Upgrade Programme.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 7 September 2026 to Question 23312 on Torpedoes: Procurement, if he will publish the July 2026 review note on the Spearfish Upgrade Programme.
Due to operational sensitives and security classification, the Spearfish Upgrade Programme review note will not be published.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made on the Spearfish upgrade programme.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made on the Spearfish upgrade programme.
The Spearfish Upgrade Programme is making strong progress in delivering enhanced capability for the Royal Navy. Following the identification of a technical issue in late 2024, work has progressed at pace to identify and implement a resolution. This has required additional testing and programme activity. A review note, reflecting the impact on delivery timescales, was submitted in July 2026.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, by what date does he plan to direct award the contract for the integration of the Sting Ray Mod 1 torpedo onto the RAF’s fleet of P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to BAE Systems Surface Ships Limited.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, by what date does he plan to direct award the contract for the integration of the Sting Ray Mod 1 torpedo onto the RAF’s fleet of P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to BAE Systems Surface Ships Limited.
The initial contract for the basic integration of the Sting Ray Mod 1 torpedo onto the RAF’s fleet of P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol aircraft was awarded to BAES Systems Surface Ships Ltd in December 2024 and work is ongoing to deliver this initial capability. Further phases of integration are anticipated in 2027 but are subject to investment decisions.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has conducted recent test firings of the Spearfish torpedo in UK waters.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has conducted recent test firings of the Spearfish torpedo in UK waters.
The Ministry of Defence has made significant progress in implementing the Spearfish Upgrade Programme, focusing on enhancing the capabilities of the Spearfish torpedo system to meet evolving defence requirements. The integration of the Spearfish MOD 1 torpedo with the submarine's combat system has been demonstrated through in-water firings.
The most recent test firing of the Spearfish torpedo took place in June 2025 at the British Underwater Test and Evaluation Centre (BUTEC).
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent progress he has made on the Spearfish Upgrade programme.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent progress he has made on the Spearfish Upgrade programme.
I refer the right hon. Member to the answer given on 30 April 2025 to Question 47292 to the hon. Member for South Suffolk (Mr Cartlidge).
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent progress his Department has made on implementing the Spearfish Upgrade Programme.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent progress his Department has made on implementing the Spearfish Upgrade Programme.
The Ministry of Defence has made significant progress in implementing the Spearfish Upgrade Programme, focusing on enhancing the capabilities of the Spearfish torpedo system to meet evolving defence requirements. The integration of the Spearfish Mod 1 torpedo with the submarine's combat system has been demonstrated through in-water firings.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 19 December 2024 to Question 20149 on Torpedoes: Procurement, how much of the cost is the through life management of the programme.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 19 December 2024 to Question 20149 on Torpedoes: Procurement, how much of the cost is the through life management of the programme.
The total funds allocated for the Spearfish torpedo programme are approximately £1154 million which includes the approximate cost of £626 million for the through life management of the programme.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the total cost is of the Spearfish heavy weight torpedo programme.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the total cost is of the Spearfish heavy weight torpedo programme.
The total funds allocated for the Spearfish torpedo programme are approximately £1154 million which incorporates the cost of the through life management of the programme.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his planned timetable is for integrating the Sting Ray Torpedo onto the Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his planned timetable is for integrating the Sting Ray Torpedo onto the Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft.
Integration of Sting Ray Mod 1 has commenced. The associated schedule is still being developed, but the intent is to integrate this sovereign capability at the earliest opportunity.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make it his policy to publish the total cost of the spearfish torpedo upgrade upon the conclusion of that programme.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make it his policy to publish the total cost of the spearfish torpedo upgrade upon the conclusion of that programme.
The Spearfish Upgrade Programme will sustain an underwater tactical fight capability through an upgraded Spearfish Heavy Weight Torpedo. This will be carried by all in-service Astute and Vanguard class submarines.
I am currently unable to release whole life programme costs for this upgrade due to ongoing commercial sensitives. A decision on the future release of cost information will be made in due course.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the projected whole life cost of the Spearfish upgrade programme (a) was originally and (b) is as of 13 October 2023.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the projected whole life cost of the Spearfish upgrade programme (a) was originally and (b) is as of 13 October 2023.
I am unable to release whole life programme costs for the upgrade to Spearfish Torpedoes due to ongoing commercial sensitives.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 17 January 2022 to Question 100453 on Maritime Patrol Aircraft: Procurement, whether the whole life cost figure includes US-furnished (a) torpedo systems and (b) sonobuoys.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 17 January 2022 to Question 100453 on Maritime Patrol Aircraft: Procurement, whether the whole life cost figure includes US-furnished (a) torpedo systems and (b) sonobuoys.
The whole life cost figure includes initial provision of Mk54 torpedoes and sonobuoys.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 10 January 2022 to Question 96795, whether he plans to replace the US-developed, built and supported Mk54 torpedo with a UK equivalent.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 10 January 2022 to Question 96795, whether he plans to replace the US-developed, built and supported Mk54 torpedo with a UK equivalent.
No decision has been taken about a possible eventual replacement for the Mk54 Lightweight torpedo on the Poseidon MRA1.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when (a) UK torpedoes and (b) UK sonobuoys will be cleared for use for the P-8.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when (a) UK torpedoes and (b) UK sonobuoys will be cleared for use for the P-8.
The RAF Poseidon MRA1 was delivered in the same configuration as that operated by the US Navy which enables a swifter introduction to service, economies of scale and interoperability with close allies. We envisage that once the aircraft has reached full operating capability and there has been time to study the optimal utilisation model for the UK, the Department will be in a position to make decisions on future equipment configurations.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which manufacturer supplies the torpedoes deployed on the UK's P-8 aircraft.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which manufacturer supplies the torpedoes deployed on the UK's P-8 aircraft.
The Poseidon MRA1 is equipped with the Mk 54 Lightweight Torpedo manufactured by the Raytheon Technology Corporation.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Stingray torpedo is qualified for use on the UK's P-8 aircraft.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Stingray torpedo is qualified for use on the UK's P-8 aircraft.
The Sting Ray torpedo is not cleared for use on the RAF's Poseidon MRA1.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether it remains her Department's policy to take the Sting Ray lightweight torpedo out of service between 2026-2030; and what plans her Department has for the replacement that torpedo.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether it remains her Department's policy to take the Sting Ray lightweight torpedo out of service between 2026-2030; and what plans her Department has for the replacement that torpedo.
The Royal Navy has embarked upon a pre-concept phase regarding the future light weight torpedo programme which will assess the options for extension or replacement of the Sting Ray torpedo.