HMS Protector: British Antarctic Territory
Commons · Question 109078 · Tabled 28 Jan 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 6 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Andrew Rosindell
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of the recent performance of HMS Protector in addressing threats to sovereign interests in the British Antarctic Territories.
Answer
Answered by Al Carns, 6 Feb 2026
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) remains committed to supporting the UK’s sovereign interests and wider commitments in the Antarctic and South Atlantic. HMS PROTECTOR routinely deploys to the Antarctic Peninsula to undertake activities in support of the UK’s...