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Submarine Delivery Group

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 7 September 2026UIN 23072

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 4.1.4 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, by when he plans to establish the Submarine Delivery Group.

Answered by Ministry of Defence

The Submarine Delivery Agency and the Submarine Capability area with the Defence Nuclear Organisation (DNO) joined to become the Submarine Delivery Group (SDG) in April 2026. Led by Sir Chris Gardner KBE as Director General Submarines, the SDG unites the teams responsible for the Defence Nuclear Enterprise's submarine portfolio.

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