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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Thursday, 10 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 September 2026. It was answered by Louise Sandher-Jones (Labour) on Friday, 18 September 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Romania: Military Aircraft

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the RAF's news article entitled RAF Concludes Enhanced Air Policing Mission in Romania, published on 31 July 2026, what aircraft were identified during the seven live ‘Alpha’ scrambles by 3 (Fighter) Squadron.

Answer

Typhoons were launched as part of the NATO Enhanced Air Policing Mission for Aircraft causing concern to civil controllers and drones which were approaching the NATO Air Policing area of responsibility. Many of the incidents were resolved prior to interception.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
28891
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Defence Air force Military aircraft Romania
Link
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