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Oman: Military Bases

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 10 March 2026UIN 116933

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many live firing exercises have taken place at the Land Regional Hub Oman in each of the last ten financial years.

Answered by Al Carns

The Land Regional Hub Oman has transitioned into the Global Hub Oman (GHO) providing Land, Sea and Air capabilities. The Land Training Area: Ras Madrakah Training Area, is part of GHO’s capabilities. The following table provides the number of live firing exercises conducted on Ras Madrakah Training Area, in each of the last 10 financial years.

Financial Year (FY)

Number of Live Fire Exercises

FY2025-26

0

FY2024-25

0

FY2023-24

4

FY2022-23

2

FY2021-22

2

FY2020-21

0

FY2019-20

0

FY2018-19

1

FY2017-18

0

FY2016-17

0

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