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Question follow-through · 37040

Gaza: RAF Akrotiri

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many times UK Shadow R1 planes have flown from RAF Akrotiri towards Gaza since 19 January 2025; and for what purpose.

answeredMinistry of Defence

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Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Tabled
10 Mar 2025
Target answer date
18 Mar 2025
Answer
18 Mar 2025 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 10 Mar 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many times UK Shadow R1 planes have flown from RAF Akrotiri towards Gaza since 19 January 2025; and for what purpose.

  2. 18 Mar 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 18 Mar 2025

    Answer published

    Since the terrorist attacks against Israel on 7 October 2023, the UK Government has been working with partners across the region to secure the release of hostages, including British nationals. In support of this, the Ministry of Defence has been conductin...

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Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.

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