Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 120769
Falkland Islands: Defence
Tabled: 16 March 2026
Answered: 24 March 2026
Question
Andrew Rosindell
Reform UK — Romford
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the UK’s military capability to defend the Falkland Islands from potential aggression.
Answer
Al CarnsI refer the hon. gentleman to the response given to Question 118648 on 16 March 2026. For operational and personnel security reasons we do not disclose the precise force levels deployed in the South Atlantic.