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Bahrain: Navy

Commons · Question 98383 · 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 the Royal Navy presence is at the UK Naval Support Facility in Bahrain following the decommissioning of HMS Lancaster.

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...