Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 120772

South Atlantic: Defence

Tabled: 16 March 2026
Answered: 24 March 2026

Question

Andrew Rosindell

Reform UKRomford

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 Carns
I 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.