Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 108888

USA: Military Aircraft

Tabled: 27 January 2026

Answered: 4 February 2026

Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what arrangement governs the use of UK-based US fighter jets for interception taskings.

Answer

Al Carns

Permissions to utilise UK military bases by foreign partners are considered on a case-by-case basis, dependent on the nature and purpose of their activity. For operational security reasons, we do not offer comment or information relating to foreign nation...

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