House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Successful Conclusion of Op STIFFTAIL
12 December 2024 · Ministry of Defence
Proposed by Luke Pollard Lab Co-op Plymouth Sutton and Devonport
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- Operation STIFFTAIL, a UK deployment in Poland involving Sky Sabre Ground Based Air Defence capability, has been successfully concluded.
- The statement provides an update on completed actions and future commitments regarding military support and interoperability with NATO allies in Poland.
- No specific new action is proposed beyond the ongoing operations mentioned.
Issue summary
The statement discusses the successful conclusion of Operation STIFFTAIL, a UK deployment in Poland involving Sky Sabre Ground Based Air Defence capability.
Action requested
The statement provides an update on completed actions and future commitments including deployments of military assets to Poland for continued support and interoperability with NATO allies. No specific new action is proposed beyond the ongoing operations mentioned.
Key facts
- Operation STIFFTAIL concluded in Rzeszow, south-east Poland.
- Deployed in April 2022 extended four times until now.
- Supported Ukraine's fight against Russia by protecting logistics at Rzeszow.
- UK troops demonstrated exceptional professionalism.
- Equipment will be reconstituted for future use in 2025.
- Deployed Royal Engineers, Challenger 2 Tanks, and RAF Typhoons to support Poland and NATO allies.
▸
Assessment & feedback
Summary accuracy