Defence: Eastern Europe

(asked on 15th October 2025) - View Source

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the scope is of the UK's commitment to the NATO Eastern Sentry programme.


Answered by
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Al Carns
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) (Minister for Veterans)
This question was answered on 24th October 2025

The UK committed early to Eastern Sentry, deploying RAF Typhoon fighter jets and Voyager air-to-air refuelling aircraft to conduct air defence missions over Poland. This deployment involves hundreds of UK personnel.

In a demonstration of the UK’s ongoing and steadfast support for NATO’s collective defence, the Defence Secretary has confirmed that the UK’s contribution to Eastern Sentry will continue until at least the end of 2025, ensuring the security of NATO territory and deterring further aggression.

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