Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 98383

Bahrain: Navy

Tabled: 9 December 2025

Answered: 18 December 2025

Question

Andrew Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the Royal Navy presence is at the UK Naval Support Facility in Bahrain following the decommissioning of HMS Lancaster.

Answer

Al Carns

The UK remains steadfast in its commitment to maintaining a presence in the Middle East, reassuring partners and contributing to regional security and stability. Central to this posture is the UK Maritime Component Command (UKMCC), located in Bahrain, wit...

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