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Written question asked by Lord West of Spithead (Labour) on Monday, 30 June 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 July 2025. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Monday, 14 July 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Boeing P-8

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have sufficient Poseidon aircraft to meet anti-submarine needs and to fly missions along the borders of Belarus and Ukraine.

Answer

The RAF P-8 Poseidon fleet procurement is complete, and all purchased aircraft are in service. Poseidon is therefore resourced to deliver against Defence tasking as directed and aircraft are tasked according to Defence priorities. For reasons of operational security, specific details about operational areas and missions are not publicly disclosed.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL8990
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Ukraine Belarus Antisubmarine warfare Boeing P-8
Link
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