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Navy: Unmanned Marine Systems

Commons · Question 5113 · Tabled 29 May 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 9 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Kraken drone boats the Royal Navy holds.

Answer

Answered by Luke Pollard, 9 Jun 2026

The Ministry of Defence continues to take delivery of Project BEEHIVE craft in line with the approved programme schedule. Of the 20 vessels on order, 18 have already been delivered, with the remaining craft expected shortly.