Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 434
Boeing E-7
Tabled: 17 July 2024
Answered: 23 July 2024
Named DayQuestion
Luke Akehurst
Labour — North Durham
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.
Answer
Maria EagleThe 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.