Written questions

Unmanned Marine Systems: Minesweepers

2026-06-30 · Ministry of Defence · 15074 · Official question

Ben Obese-Jecty

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, page 26, what is the full scope of the £1.1 billion autonomous mine-hunting capability programme he intends to procure jointly with France

Answer

The Defence Investment Plan states that the Department will deliver the full scope of the next phase of the Mine Hunting Capability (MHC) programme. This programme forms part of Defence's wider investment in the Royal Navy's Hybrid Navy and will deliver e...