Middle East: Ballistic Missile Defence
Commons · Question 118701 · Tabled 9 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 7 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by Andrew Rosindell
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of deploying additional missile defence systems to allies in the Gulf, such as the UAE and Bahrain.
Answer
Answered by Al Carns, 7 Apr 2026
This remains an extremely challenging and unsettling time for many across the Middle East. The UK condemns Iran’s role in attempting to draw the region into a wider conflict. Our priority is to protect British nationals, British interests and our partners...