Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what air defence systems are in use in the (a) Royal Navy, (b) Army and (c) RAF as of 17 April 2024.

As of 17 April 2024, the following air defence systems are in use:

Royal Navy:

• Sea Viper (Guided Weapon System 45)
• Sea Ceptor (Guided Weapon System 35)
• Phalanx B (Close In Weapon System)
• 30mm DS30B Cannon
• 30mm Automatic Small Calibre Gun MK1.5

Army:

• Sky Sabre
• High Velocity Missile
• Land Environment Air Picture Provision

Royal Air Force:

• Lightning and Typhoon aircraft are equipped with Meteor, Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missiles (ASRAAM) and Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM).
• Both aircraft also have air-to-air cannon.