NATO: Navy
Commons · Question 119559 · Tabled 10 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, from what date is the Royal Navy due to commence its commitment to NATO Standing Naval Maritime Group 1.
Answer
Answered by Al Carns, 16 Mar 2026
The Royal Navy routinely contributes to NATO's Standing Naval Forces, including Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1), as part of the UK's ongoing commitment to Alliance deterrence and defence. The specific dates of UK deployments are subject to operatio...