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Navy: Unmanned Marine Systems

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 9 June 2026UIN 5113

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Kraken drone boats the Royal Navy holds.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Ministry of Defence continues to take delivery of Project BEEHIVE craft in line with the approved programme schedule. Of the 20 vessels on order, 18 have already been delivered, with the remaining craft expected shortly.

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