PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
AWACS (17 July 2024)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of a fleet of three E-7 Wedgetail aircraft in delivery of (a) sovereign AEW&C capability, (b) the UK's NATO commitments and (c) both concurrently.
Asked by:
Luke Akehurst (Labour)
Asked by:
Luke Akehurst (Labour)
Answer
The upcoming Strategic Defence Review will consider the threats Britain faces, the capabilities needed to meet them, the state of UK Armed Forces and the resources available. It will ensure a ‘NATO-first’ policy is at the heart of Britain’s Defence plans.
Answered by:
Maria Eagle (Labour)
23 July 2024
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