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Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 22775

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what vessels are currently part of the Fleet Experimentation Squadron.

Answered by Ministry of Defence

The Fleet Experimental Squadron uses the vessel XV Patrick Blackett to rapidly develop, experiment and operationally evaluate new and emerging maritime capabilities.

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