Written questions

Falkland Islands: Guided Weapons

Commons · Question 118648 · Tabled 6 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 16 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that the defence of the Falkland Islands reflects developments in long-range missile technology.

Answer

Answered by Al Carns, 16 Mar 2026

As the Strategic Defence Review set out, a core role for Defence is the protection of the UK’s overseas territories, which includes maintaining a defensive military posture in the Falkland Islands. We review that posture regularly to ensure it reflects al...