Sir Nicholas Soames: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the balance between NATO and Russian (a) naval, (b) air, (c) ground and (d) nuclear forces; and if he will make a statement.
Penny Mordaunt, Minister of State for the Armed Forces: The Government keeps its assessments of Russian naval, air, ground and nuclear forces under appropriate review. Further details cannot be provided in the interests of national and international security.
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