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Written question asked by Matt Vickers (Conservative) on Friday, 29 August 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 September 2025. It was answered by Louise Sandher-Jones (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 September 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Armed Forces: Military Exercises

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what role is being played by UK Armed Forces in NATO exercises involving Eastern European allies.

Answer

UK Armed Forces routinely exercise with our NATO Allies, testing our interoperability across all domains and our responses to the threats we face.

So far in 2025, Royal Navy patrol boats have participated in exercises including BALTOPS, NATO's premier maritime-focused annual military exercise in the Baltic region and on Exercise HEDGEHOG in Estonia, with over 2000 British Army personnel taking part alongside NATO allies and partners in this multinational defence drill focused on strengthening Estonia's defence posture.

In addition, the UK's persistent presence in Estonia and Poland under Operation CABRIT provides regular opportunities to exercise alongside our NATO allies.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
71345
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Armed forces Eastern Europe Military exercises NATO
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk