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Unmanned Marine Systems: Procurement

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 24 March 2025UIN 38651

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his target date is for RNMB ARIADNE to reach (a) Initial Operating Capability and (b) Full Operating Capability.

Answered by Maria Eagle

Royal Navy Motor Boat (RNMB) ARIADNE is currently undergoing trials and testing prior to transition to operations. The Royal Navy does not comment on future availability and the dates of Initial Operating Capability and Full Operating Capability will be reached in due course.

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