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Norway: Navy

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 24 April 2026UIN 127874

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 16 April 2026, to question 124297 on Norway: Navy, what naval interoperability has been enhanced.

Answered by Luke Pollard

Royal Navy units continue to work closely with their Norwegian counterparts to ensure both nations operate seamlessly together in protecting shared security interests. For more information, I refer the hon. Member to the following Royal Navy and Government press releases:

https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/march/25/20260325-joint-commando-craft-rfi

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