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Commons · Question 908301 · Tabled 10 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 18 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Rachel Gilmour

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the level of the UK’s readiness for war.

Answer

Answered by Luke Pollard, 18 Mar 2026

As set out in the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, we are increasing national warfighting readiness to deter threats to UK and our interests. This includes transforming the Armed Forces to ensure they are more lethal, reversing the 14 years of hollowing out...