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Defence

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make an assessment of the UK's level of military readiness for potential large-scale conflict.

answeredMinistry of Defence

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Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Tabled
6 Mar 2026
Target answer date
10 Mar 2026
Answer
16 Mar 2026 · 10 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 6 Mar 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make an assessment of the UK's level of military readiness for potential large-scale conflict.

  2. 10 Mar 2026

    Target answer date

    Date supplied by the official written-questions record.

  3. 16 Mar 2026

    Answer published

    Defence continues to focus on ensuring its readiness, including for a high-intensity conflict, in line with the recommendations of the Strategic Defence Review (SDR). The SDR is already being implemented, and the Defence Investment Plan will further shape...

Open official record

Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.

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