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RAF Fylingdales: Ballistic Missile Defence

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 31 March 2026UIN 123380

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to enhance the detection capability of RAF Fylingdales within the Ballistic Missile Early Warning System.

Answered by Al Carns

I am withholding the information requested as its disclosure would, or would be likely to, prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.

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