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Middle East: Guided Weapons

Asked by Ian RoomeLiberal DemocratMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 20 April 2026UIN 126387

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to review the effectiveness of UK aerial defence systems used in defensive operations in the Middle East in March 2026.

Answered by Al Carns

The UK undertakes a comprehensive approach to deterring and defeating aerial threats. The Department continually assesses the effectiveness of its aerial defence systems.

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