Source · Select Committees · International Relations and Defence Committee
Recommendation 87
87
The UK has invested in new capabilities to manage the threat to seabed infrastructure, including...
Conclusion
The UK has invested in new capabilities to manage the threat to seabed infrastructure, including two new Multi-Role Ocean Surveillance (MROS) vessels operated by the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. These act as ‘motherships’ for a range of remotely operated and autonomous unmanned underwater vehicles for underwater surveillance and seabed warfare. 102 The first MROS, RFA Proteus, entered service in October 2023, following an acceleration of the acquisition announced by the Defence Secretary in late 2022. 103
Government Response
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