Russia: Military Aircraft
Commons · Question 50113 · Tabled 6 May 2025 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 14 May 2025
Question
Asked by Jim Shannon
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Russian aircraft have the RAF intercepted in the last 12 months.
Answer
Answered by Luke Pollard, 14 May 2025
I am withholding further details as deterrence is a principal function of Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) and QRA is in turn which is an integral part of the air defence of the UK. The disclosure of information that might compromise the QRA deterrent capabilit...