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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Monday, 16 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 March 2026 (named day). It was answered by Al Carns (Labour) on Monday, 23 March 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Taiwan and USA: Navy

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make an assessment of the potential vulnerability of (a) Taiwan and (b) the first and second island chain following the deployment of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit from Okinawa to the Arabian Gulf.

Answer

The MOD does not comment on assessments conducted on the military capabilities of other states for reasons of operational security.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
121202
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Deployment Navy USA Taiwan
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk