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Asked by Lee AndersonReform UKMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 16 March 2026UIN 118567

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to strengthen the Royal Navy.

Answered by Al Carns

The Royal Navy is strengthening its warfighting effectiveness by modernising its fleet, investing in its people, and accelerating adaptation to emerging threats. The First Sea Lord has set out his vision of a Hybrid Navy that combines new high‑end capabilities – such as the Type 26 and Type 31 frigates – with greater use of autonomous and uncrewed systems. These ambitions remain subject to the Defence Investment Plan.

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