Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 16182
Autonomous Weapons
Tabled: 6 July 2026
Answered: 23 July 2026
Question
Shockat Adam
Independent — Leicester South
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Strategic Defence Review provides for the use of autonomous weapons systems capable of selecting and engaging targets without human intervention.
Answer
Luke PollardThe Strategic Defence Review recognises the growing importance of autonomy and uncrewed systems in modern warfare and supports the increased adoption of these technologies across Defence. However, the UK remains committed to the responsible use of militar...
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