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Allied Reaction Force: Armed Forces

Commons · Question 118328 · Tabled 5 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 30 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 5 March 2026 to question 116103 on NATO Response Force, what size of sub-unit from the a) Royal Marines Commando Force, b) Ranger Regiment and c) RAF Regiment will be committed to the NA

Answer

Answered by Al Carns, 30 Mar 2026

As with all UK contributions to NATO, the UK retains the ultimate authority over their use, including the option to employ them for national operations if necessary. Any such decision would be taken in close consultation and coordination with NATO. The UK...