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Armed Forces: Training

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 3 December 2025UIN 94241

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to reduce the amount of (a) collective and (b) unit training for the (i) Army, (ii) Royal Navy and (iii) Royal Air Force in (A) 2025-26 and (B) 2026-27.

Answered by Al Carns

Training continues to be a priority for the Ministry of Defence. The Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force will continue to conduct collective and unit training, proportionate to their recruitment and continue to modernise and streamline training pathways to meet operational needs.

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