Written questions

France: Guided Weapons

Commons · Question 120437 · Tabled 12 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 20 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Luke Akehurst

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has examined options for cooperation with France on the M51.4 submarine-launched missile.

Answer

Answered by Luke Pollard, 20 Mar 2026

The UK and France work closely together on a range of nuclear research and technology matters, including as part of the 2010 Teutates Treaty. Our deepening co-operation under the 2025 Northwood Declaration includes nuclear policy, capabilities and operati...