Armed Forces: Anti-submarine Warfare
Question
Asked by Lord West of Spithead
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether it is their intention that the United Kingdom's anti-submarine warfare, particularly passive anti-submarine warfare, techniques and training, should be based on nuclear attack submarines, Merlin helicopters and towed array frigate force.[HL15260]
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Ministry of Defence (Lord Astor of Hever): The United Kingdom's anti-submarine warfare protection doctrine is designed to counter the threat faced in both deep water and littoral scenarios through the provision of a layered approach to detecting and defending against potential and actual threats. This is based on the utilisation of a range of assets, including nuclear attack submarines, Merlin helicopters and a towed array frigate force.
From Hansard this month - no chance of a new MPA I would say...