Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 118984

Iran: RAF Akrotiri

Tabled: 9 March 2026

Answered: 12 March 2026

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Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what protection RAF Akrotiri has against Iranian Medium Range Ballistic Missiles, in the context of the move of the US Navy USS Gerald R Ford Carrier Strike Group to the Red Sea on 5 March.

Answer

Al Carns

In addition to the equipment and capabilities stationed at RAF Akrotiri, the Ministry of Defence have added 400 additional personnel, increased air defence radar and missiles since January. We have deployed F-35 and Typhoon aircraft, three Wildcat helicop...

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