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Written question asked by John Healey (Labour) on Thursday, 1 February 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 February 2024. It was answered by James Heappey (Conservative) on Tuesday, 13 February 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Aircraft Carriers

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many times a UK Carrier Strike Group with a wholly sovereign air wing and escort fleet has sailed on (a) exercise and (b) deployment since 2020.

Answer

The UK Carrier Strike Group (UKCSG) has conducted three deployments since 2020. Sovereign aircraft, escorts and support ships have formed the core of the UKCSG, but each deployment has also involved contributions from partner nations. All three deployments included UKCSG participation in a range of multinational operations and exercises.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12520
Session
2023-24
Related items
Aircraft Carriers
Tuesday, 23 April 2024
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Aircraft carriers
Link
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