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Recommendation 21

2nd Report - Defence in the High North Published 22 Oct 2026 Addressed to Ministry of Defence

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Recommendation (the committee's words)
In its response to this report the government should set out how major naval export programmes, including the Norway Type 26 agreement and any future uncrewed maritime systems, will support High North deterrence while protecting Royal Navy capabilities. This should include an assessment of their effect on UK delivery timelines, industrial capacity, shared training, sustainment, interoperability and the availability of critical anti-submarine warfare and uncrewed capabilities. (Recommendation, Paragraph 123) Conclusion

From: Defence Committee, 2nd Report - Defence in the High North (HC 71), 22 October 2026

Government response

Government response awaited: deadline 22 December 2026.