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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Reform UK) on Monday, 16 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 March 2026. It was answered by Al Carns (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 March 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Falkland Islands: Defence

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the UK’s military capability to defend the Falkland Islands from potential aggression.

Answer

I refer the hon. gentleman to the response given to Question 118648 on 16 March 2026.

For operational and personnel security reasons we do not disclose the precise force levels deployed in the South Atlantic.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
120769
Session
2024-26
Attachment
Falkland Islands: Guided Weapons
Related items
Falkland Islands: Guided Weapons
Monday, 16 March 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Defence Falkland Islands
Link
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