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Asked by Stuart AndersonConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 21628

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 107 of his Department’s Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, what progress has been made on enhancing the mandate of the Defence Maritime Regulator.

Answered by Ministry of Defence

Recommendation 39 of the Strategic Defence Review resulted in the development of several options for defence to consider regarding the utilisation of Uncrewed Surface Vessels. The Ministry of Defence is now working to implement the recommended option across procurement, operating and regulating bodies within the department.

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