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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Monday, 1 September 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 September 2014. A holding answer was provided on Monday, 8 September 2014. A substantive answer was provided by Mark Francois (Conservative) on Thursday, 11 September 2014 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Military Exercises

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the benefits of participation by the Royal Air Force in Exercise Red Flag; and if he will make a statement on the 2014 exercise.

Answer

Participation in Exercise Red Flag in 2014 was important in maintaining close ties, from strategic to tactical levels, with the USA and Australia, and provided a realistic and testing environment for coalition training for both aircraft and ground based force elements.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
207654
Session
2014-15
Subjects
Military exercises
Link
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