Submarines: Unmanned Marine Systems
2026-07-06 · Ministry of Defence · 16681 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 26 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, how many Type 93 extra-large uncrewed underwater vessels (XLUUV) does he intend to build for the Royal Navy.
Answer
The Defence Investment Plan announced the development of Type 92 uncrewed underwater sensing platforms and Type 93 extra-large uncrewed underwater vessels as part of the Royal Navy’s Atlantic Bastion programme, part of the Hybrid Navy strategy. The number...