Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 May 2026. It was answered by Al Carns (Labour) on Wednesday, 27 May 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Iran: RAF Akrotiri
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the answer of 27 April 2026, to question 118987 on Iran: RAF Akrotiri, what ballistic missile interception capability was deployed in defence of RAF Akrotiri during HMS Dragon’s maintenance in Crete.
- Answer
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As previously stated, we have deployed significant layered air defence capability into RAF Akrotiri since January. It would not be appropriate to detail the exact capabilities, as that information may be utilised by our adversaries.
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- 742
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- 2026-27
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- Armed conflict Iran Unmanned air systems HMS Dragon RAF Akrotiri
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