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Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 11 June 2026UIN 6951

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the press release entitled Cutting-edge underwater tech for AUKUS forces to be developed through landmark partnership, published on 30 May 2026, what are the first capabilities expected to be in

Answered by Luke Pollard

The first capabilities expected to be in service by 2027 will focus on rapidly deployable, interoperable payloads that deliver immediate operational benefit.

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