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Navy: Technology

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 20 April 2026UIN 125358

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the scope is of the Royal Navy’s Future Maritime Data Gathering programme.

Answered by Al Carns

The Future Maritime Data Gathering (FMDG) programme is exploring a range of technologies, including uncrewed and autonomous systems, advanced sensors, and improved data‑processing tools.

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