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Middle East: Armed Forces

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 23 March 2026UIN 121372

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will list all orders placed as Urgent Operational Requirements since 1 January 2026 in relation to the current Middle East operations.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Ministry of Defence is monitoring the threat posed to the UK and our interests, with the Urgent Capability Requirements process in place to rapidly deliver capability required by Operational Commanders. We are working with allies and industry to ensure that capabilities are delivered where required. Due to operational sensitivity, it is inappropriate to comment further.

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