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...