Navy: Unmanned Marine Systems
Commons · Question 76931 · Tabled 12 Sep 2025 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 22 Sep 2025
Question
Asked by Edward Morello
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department is taking steps to integrate unmanned surface vehicles into Royal Navy operations.
Answer
Answered by Luke Pollard, 22 Sep 2025
Yes, the Royal Navy (RN) is transitioning to uncrewed autonomous systems for mine counter measures and has already introduced the first tranche of capabilities into service. For a number of years, the RN has also operated autonomous wave gliders to enhanc...