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Warships: Medical Equipment

Commons · Question 2326 · Tabled 18 May 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 27 May 2026

Question

Asked by Andrew Snowden

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will provide an estimate as to when the Medical Navy Persistent Operational Deployment System (NavyPODS) will be available for use by the Royal Navy.

Answer

Answered by Luke Pollard, 27 May 2026

The Medical Navy Persistent Operational Deployment System (NavyPODS) is currently in development as part of the Royal Navy’s wider efforts to enhance deployed medical capability and increase operational flexibility. Delivery timelines remain subject to on...