Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 112000

Ballistic Missile Defence: Greater London

Tabled: 9 February 2026
Answered: 16 February 2026

Question

James MacCleary

Liberal DemocratLewes

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to help protect London from potential hypersonic missile attacks.

Answer

Al Carns
The Ministry of Defence does not comment on specific capabilities, as doing so could provide an operational advantage to those who may seek to harm the UK. The UK has a suite of capabilities to tackle the missile threat which is advancing, proliferating a...

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