Source · Select Committees · Defence Committee
Recommendation 39
39
Accepted
Armed Forces demonstrate effective operational readiness for recent crisis deployments.
Conclusion
The Secretary of State told us that in relation to the additional deployments to KFOR and the Middle East, his “experience of our Armed Forces has been that when I have needed something so far, it has been there”: They will say yes, but they will also say, “But these are the compromises you will be making.” … I haven’t found any of those to be unreasonable or unsustainable decisions to make. … I have been very impressed, with more in reserve on each of these if we wanted.57 Appropriate operational readiness was essential to enable these deployments and the ability of the Armed Forces to respond to crisis situations in an effective and timely manner is evident.58
Government Response Summary
The government affirms that the Armed Forces continue to meet all operational commitments, including NATO missions, support for Ukraine, and tackling Houthi attacks, demonstrating their ability to respond effectively to crises.
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
Our Armed Forces continue to meet all their operational commitments, including participating in every single NATO mission, supporting Ukraine, and tackling Houthi shipping attacks in the Red Sea.