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PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
(13 May 2026)

Question Asked

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent steps he has taken on (1) Project Beehive, (2) the Marine Mine Counter Measures programme, (3) SeaCat and (4) the repairs to HMS Bangor.

Asked by:
James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat)

Answer

The Royal Navy has a comprehensive Mine Warfare capability across crewed ships and an increasing number of uncrewed systems. The updates requested are listed below:

  1. Project BEEHIVE - 10 of the 20 craft ordered have been delivered.
  2. MMCM – RNMB ADVENTURE, the second of four planned vessels has been received.
  3. SeaCat – SeaCat Uncrewed Underwater Vessels have been in service with the Mine Threat Exploitation Group since Nov 2024.
  4. HMS Bangor – Repairs are underway to ensure the vessel is returned to service safely and efficiently.

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