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NATO: Submarines

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 20 April 2026UIN 125352

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the Royal Navy’s contribution to the NATO Submarine Rescue System Operations Group.

Answered by Al Carns

The Royal Navy contribution to global submarine rescue is world leading. As one of three partner nations, alongside France and Norway, the Royal Navy makes a significant contribution to the NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS) Operations Group, contributing specialist expertise in submarine operations, rescue, engineering and medical support to ensure the system remains capable of responding rapidly to a submarine emergency worldwide.

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