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Unmanned Marine Systems: Minesweepers

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 10 July 2026UIN 15073

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, page 26, under which programme name is the £1.1 billion autonomous mine-hunting capability.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The £1.1 billion investment referenced in the Defence Investment Plan is allocated to the next phase of the Mine Hunting Capability (MHC) programme.

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