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Navy: Guided Weapons

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 31 March 2026UIN 123067

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has he made in assessing the potential compatibility of the Aster missile with the Mk 41 vertical launch system.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Royal Navy has announced its intention to become a Mk41 Navy, to ensure that future combatants have a versatile missile launcher capable of deploying both offensive and defensive missiles. The Navy is currently assessing a range of effector options, including missiles, guns, lasers and drones as it develops the Hybrid Navy concept.

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