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RAF Brize Norton: Security

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the announcement of the security review into the defence estate in connection to the security breach at RAF Brize Norton, on 20 June 2025, what steps he is taking to increase security (a) RAF ba

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Ministry of Defence
Tabled
20 Jun 2025
Target answer date
25 Jun 2025
Answer
25 Jun 2025 · 5 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 20 Jun 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the announcement of the security review into the defence estate in connection to the security breach at RAF Brize Norton, on 20 June 2025, what steps he is taking to increase security (a) RAF ba

  2. 25 Jun 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 25 Jun 2025

    Answer published

    As per my statement on Monday 23 June, an investigation is underway into the incident. Work has initially focused on Brize Norton but extends to all UK bases. The SDR identified Brize Norton as needing investment. After many years of under-investment and ...

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