Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 114895

USA: Military Bases

Tabled: 23 February 2026

Answered: 4 March 2026

Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what permissions the US requires from the UK Government in order to launch offensive operations from United States Visiting Force bases in the UK.

Answer

Al Carns

For operational security reasons, we do not offer comment or information relating to foreign nations’ military operations. Permissions to utilise UK military bases are considered on a case-by-case basis and the decision to grant permission is dependent on...

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