Indo-Pacific Region: Defence
Commons · Question 103724 · Tabled 7 Jan 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 14 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by Andrew Rosindell
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to ensure UK defence commitments in the Indo-Pacific remain robust amid rising tensions between China and Japan.
Answer
Answered by Al Carns, 14 Jan 2026
The UK's commitment to a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific is unwavering. In addition to our permanent bases and persistent maritime presence, we are building the capacity of regional partners, conducting joint exercises, and deepening defence indus...