Iran: RAF Akrotiri
Commons · Question 118984 · Tabled 9 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 12 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what protection RAF Akrotiri has against Iranian Medium Range Ballistic Missiles, in the context of the move of the US Navy USS Gerald R Ford Carrier Strike Group to the Red Sea on 5 March.
Answer
Answered by Al Carns, 12 Mar 2026
In addition to the equipment and capabilities stationed at RAF Akrotiri, the Ministry of Defence have added 400 additional personnel, increased air defence radar and missiles since January. We have deployed F-35 and Typhoon aircraft, three Wildcat helicop...