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Offshore Industry: Security

Asked by Graeme DownieLabourMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 9 January 2026UIN 101614

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when his Department last conducted an exercise to explore the threat against UK offshore energy assets from Russian military activities.

Answered by Al Carns

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) conducts regular planning and exercising of military responses to a multitude of threats, including those that impact the security of our critical maritime infrastructure. The MOD also works closely with other Government Departments to assess and respond to emerging threats to our offshore energy assets.

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