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Future of defence training base fears raised by MP

Ministry of Defence A person in military camouflage uniform is crouched in a forested area, aiming the NightFighter anti-drone system mounted on their shoulder. They are wearing a backpack with an antenna. The background features dense green foliage and trees during of Project VIRTUO at Lulworth Range in the UK.Ministry of Defence
A review of strategic defence and security says Royal Navy estate needs are 'being reconsidered'

Concerns over the future of two naval training bases have been raised by an MP.

Dame Caroline Dinenage has spoken in the House of Commons about fears for HMS Sultan in Gosport and HMS Collingwood in Fareham.

The Conservative MP for Gosport asked for reassurance on their future, after the government published its review of strategic defence and security which states Royal Navy training estate needs "were being reconsidered".

The secretary of state for defence, John Healey, said further work on "the nature and needs of our defence estate" was being carried out.

Speaking in the House of Commons, Ms Dinenage asked the defence secretary to confirm the local bases are not under threat.

Ms Dinenage said: "This line, page 105, reconsidering training estate needs, will concern many.

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