Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 17489
Armed Forces
Tabled: 9 July 2026
Answered: 17 July 2026
Question
Mr Andrew Snowden
Conservative — Fylde
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the capability gaps identified by the Chief of the Defence Staff regarding UK military readiness.
Answer
Luke PollardThe Department continually assesses the readiness of the Armed Forces and the capabilities required to meet current and future threats. The Ministry of Defence employs a rigorous approach to identify and mitigate risks arising from gaps in defence capabil...
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