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Bahrain: Navy

Commons · Question 98381 · Tabled 9 Dec 2025 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 18 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Andrew Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what funding he has allocated to a long term Royal Navy presence at the UK Naval Support Facility in Bahrain.

Answer

Answered by Al Carns, 18 Dec 2025

The UK remains steadfast in its commitment to maintaining a presence in the Middle East, reassuring partners and contributing to regional security and stability. Central to this posture is the UK Maritime Component Command (UKMCC), located in Bahrain, wit...