Written questions

Iran: RAF Akrotiri

Commons · Question 742 · Tabled 13 May 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 27 May 2026

Question

Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the answer of 27 April 2026, to question 118987 on Iran: RAF Akrotiri, what ballistic missile interception capability was deployed in defence of RAF Akrotiri during HMS Dragon’s maintenance in C

Answer

Answered by Al Carns, 27 May 2026

As previously stated, we have deployed significant layered air defence capability into RAF Akrotiri since January. It would not be appropriate to detail the exact capabilities, as that information may be utilised by our adversaries.