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Written question asked by Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 6 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 March 2026. It was answered by Al Carns (Labour) on Monday, 16 March 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Falkland Islands: Guided Weapons

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that the defence of the Falkland Islands reflects developments in long-range missile technology.

Answer

As the Strategic Defence Review set out, a core role for Defence is the protection of the UK’s overseas territories, which includes maintaining a defensive military posture in the Falkland Islands. We review that posture regularly to ensure it reflects all relevant developments. I am confident that our current military presence in the region is appropriately scaled to ensure the security of the Islands.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
118648
Session
2024-26
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Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Falkland Islands Guided weapons
Link
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