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Middle East: Air Force

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 24 March 2026UIN 121236

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the press conference from the Prime Minister on 16 March 2026, which three squadrons of fighter jets are deployed to the Middle East.

Answered by Al Carns

As of 18 March 2026, 12 Squadron, operating Typhoon aircraft, is deployed to Qatar. 2 Squadron, operating Typhoon aircraft, and 617 Squadron, operating F-35 aircraft, are deployed to RAF Akrotiri.

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