Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 93479

Boeing P-8: Scotland

Tabled: 21 November 2025

Answered: 2 December 2025

Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what potential undersea threats have been identified off the coast of northern Scotland by Royal Air Force P8 Poseidon aircraft a) ZP802, b) ZP803, c) ZP805, d) ZP806, e) ZP808 and f) ZP808 since 1 August 2025.

Answer

Al Carns

The Ministry of Defence takes threats to the UK's waters seriously, and UK Armed Forces are ready to respond to any potential threat. We are unable to disclose specific details around the missions conducted by the RAF's P8 Poseidon aircraft, as to do so w...

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