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Navy: Unmanned Marine Systems

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 9 July 2026UIN 16171

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 46, what is the a) Planning Assumption for Service Entry of the Type 91 uncrewed missile platform and b) the timeline for development of the prototype uncrewed missile platform by 2030.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Defence Investment Plan announced the development of the Type 91 and Type 92 uncrewed platforms as the Royal Navy transitions to a hybrid force of state-of-the-art crewed ships networked with uncrewed surface and undersea craft. The number of platforms to be procured, and the construction schedules for those platforms have not yet been determined. Detailed requirements will be considered as the programme progresses through its concept and assessment phases.

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