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Armed Forces

Asked by Wendy MortonConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 18 March 2025UIN 36669

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has made an assessment of the readiness of UK Armed Forces to meet potential future defence commitments within Europe.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The UK offers almost all the British Armed Forces to NATO, with the majority at high readiness. These forces are across the full spectrum of military capability, including our nuclear deterrent, the ultimate guarantor of Alliance security.

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