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Written question asked by Robert Buckland (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 April 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 April 2024. It was answered by Leo Docherty (Conservative) on Thursday, 25 April 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Falkland Islands: Defence

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has made an assessment of the adequacy of the air defences of the Falkland Islands in the context of the recent procurement by Argentina of F-16 jets from Denmark.

Answer

We keep our defence posture in the South Atlantic under regular review to take account of the full range of developments. I am satisfied that the current military presence in the South Atlantic is at the appropriate level to ensure the defence of the Islands.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
22556
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Defence Falkland Islands Procurement Argentina F-16 aircraft
Link
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