NATO Missile Defence Co-operation 2024-11-18
2024-11-18
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Q1
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The question is prompted by ongoing discussions and agreements among NATO members regarding enhancing co-operative efforts in missile defence.
What steps are being taken with NATO counterparts to increase co-operation on missile defence?
The Government is working on delivering for defence, making Britain secure at home and strong abroad. The UK remains a leading voice in NATO on missile defence, which we see as a cross-Government and international effort. We are enhancing our missile defence capabilities and modernising our approach to air and missile defence, both for our own forces and with our NATO allies.
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Did not specify concrete steps or commitments towards increasing co-operation on missile defence within NATO.
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Q2
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The question follows the Secretary of State's agreement at NATO Ministers of Defence meeting to step up co-operation with allies on missile defence and cutting-edge long-range missiles.
Does the Minister agree that a focus on integrating NATO's missile defence is key to strengthening European security?
Yes, I do. Defence against air and missile threats has played a key role in our recent thinking, and with our NATO-first approach to policy, putting integration with our allies at the heart of our defence plans makes sense and is a vital part of ensuring our security going forward.
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Did not provide specific details or commitments regarding the focus on integrating missile defence within NATO.
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Q3
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The question addresses the alignment of the UK, preferably with European colleagues but if necessary bilaterally with the United States, in allowing Ukraine to use missile defence systems as it sees fit.
Will the United Kingdom align with our allies in permitting Ukraine to use missile defence systems supplied by us?
Absolutely. We intend to align with our allies in making sure that Ukraine can make use of the capability that has been offered by those who have committed support to that country in its fight.
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