Written question asked by Rebecca Paul (Conservative) on Monday, 1 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 June 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 June 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Sky Sabre
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department plans to increase the number of Sky Sabre air defence missile systems in service.
- Answer
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A doubling of the number of deployable Sky Sabre systems operated by the Armed Forces is already on contract and due to deliver by 2027.
Sky Sabre represents a step change in the UK’s ground-based air defence capability. As the Army’s most advanced air defence system, it provides a powerful shield against modern airborne threats, from fast jets to precision-guided weapons and drones.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 5756
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Sky sabre
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- 2026-06-09 17:29:35 +0100
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