Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 120772
South Atlantic: Defence
Tabled: 16 March 2026
Answered: 24 March 2026
Question
Andrew Rosindell
Reform UK — Romford
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when his Department last conducted a review of the UK’s defence posture in the South Atlantic; and whether he plans to commission a new assessment.
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.