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Air Force: Training

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 10 March 2026UIN 116944

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to increase training of Royal Air Force engineers in extreme cold temperatures in each remaining year of the current Parliament.

Answered by Al Carns

ECW training is conducted as required to support operational and exercise commitments, particularly in the High North. The RAF regularly train and operate alongside NATO allies and Nordic partners in extreme cold environments.

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