Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Monday, 9 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 February 2026. It was answered by Al Carns (Labour) on Monday, 16 February 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Armed Forces: Parachuting

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential negative impact of removing parachute infantry deployment as a capability.

Answer: The Strategic Defence Review (SDR) considered all aspects of Defence, including military parachuting capabilities. The SDR recommended that airborne parachute capability and capacity should remain focused on specialists and a single battalion group. The Government accepted the recommendations of the SDR in full and will publish the Defence Investment Plan as soon as possible to set out the plan for its implementation.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 111934
Session: 2024-26
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