Arctic: Shipping
(asked on 8th December 2025) - View Source
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what ice cutter capability the UK has for use in the High North.
This question was answered on 16th December 2025
The Royal Navy (RN) does not currently operate a dedicated ice cutter capability in the High North. However, the Ministry of Defence recognises the increasing strategic importance of the region and continually assesses its capability requirements for the High North.
All spending decisions on platforms will be made as part of the Defence Investment Plan.