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Ballistic Missile Defence: Greater London

Commons · Question 112000 · Tabled 9 Feb 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 16 Feb 2026

Question

Asked by James MacCleary

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to help protect London from potential hypersonic missile attacks.

Answer

Answered by Al Carns, 16 Feb 2026

The Ministry of Defence does not comment on specific capabilities, as doing so could provide an operational advantage to those who may seek to harm the UK. The UK has a suite of capabilities to tackle the missile threat which is advancing, proliferating a...