Written questions

Falkland Islands: Defence

Commons · Question 120769 · Tabled 16 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 24 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Andrew Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the UK’s military capability to defend the Falkland Islands from potential aggression.

Answer

Answered by Al Carns, 24 Mar 2026

I refer the hon. gentleman to the response given to Question 118648 on 16 March 2026. For operational and personnel security reasons we do not disclose the precise force levels deployed in the South Atlantic.