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HMS Lancaster

Asked by Andrew RosindellReform UKMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 17 December 2025UIN 98379

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when HMS Lancaster will be replaced at the UK Naval Support Facility in Bahrain.

Answered by Al Carns

The Ministry of Defence keeps its force posture in the Middle East under continual review to safeguard the UK’s national security interests and operational requirements. We remain committed to working with our partners across the region.

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