Written questions

NATO: Navy

2026-06-23 · Ministry of Defence · 12750 · Official question

James Cartlidge

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has had made of the UK's ability to contribute to Standing Nato Maritime Group One.

Answer

The Royal Navy routinely contributes to NATO's Standing Naval Forces, including Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1). The UK is fulfilling its leadership role in SNMG1, with a Royal Navy Commodore in command.