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Defence: UK Relations with EU

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 18 October 2025UIN 79327

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the UK’s contribution is to the European Long Range Strike Approach.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The UK is supporting and participating in a number of areas in the European Long Range Strike Approach (ELSA), including surface and air launched capabilities over different range and performance needs.

The very long range (2000km+) Deep Precision Strike programme launched between UK and Germany is an example with opportunities for wider European participation under ELSA.

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