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<p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is just one organisation with a role in the security
of the United Kingdom's (UK) territorial waters. To reflect this cross-Government
responsibility, under the UK National Strategy for Maritime Security, a Ministerial
working group, chaired by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, has been established
to focus on maritime security in its entirety.</p><p> </p><p>Through the coordination
of intelligence and information the National Maritime Information Centre (NMIC) provides
the UK with a comprehensive picture of potential threats to UK maritime security and
unified situational awareness of maritime activity in UK and international waters.</p><p>
</p><p>The MOD contributes to HMG's efforts by providing multi-layered capability
to deter incursions into territorial waters. This is delivered through a combination
of surface ships, submarines and aircraft, alongside close co-ordination and co-operation
with other Government Agencies and our allies.</p><p> </p><p>I am not prepared to
disclose further details as this would, or would be likely to, prejudice the capability,
effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>
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