Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Friday, 10 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. It was answered by Al Carns (Labour) on Monday, 20 April 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Iran: Armed Conflict
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential threat posed to British-flagged ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz by the Sunflower-200 kamikaze drone supplied to Iran by China.
- Answer
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The Ministry of Defence continues to work closely with the Government of Ukraine on the sharing of knowledge and insights to ensure that our support meets Ukraine's priority requirements and that the Armed Forces of Ukraine is responding effectively to the evolving threat, including from drones and energy weapons.
Due to operational security, we do not comment on specific capabilities.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 125587
- Session
- 2024-26
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Armed conflict China Safety Iran Shipping Unmanned air systems Strait of Hormuz
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- 2026-04-20 14:00:46 +0100
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