Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 120899
Autonomous Weapons: Procurement
Tabled: 16 March 2026
Answered: 24 March 2026
Question
James Cartlidge
Conservative — South Suffolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 5 March 2026 to Question 116970 on Autonomous Weapons: Procurement, when the concept demonstration phase will conclude.
Answer
Luke PollardThe UK concept demonstration phase of the low-cost air defence effector project under the LEAP initiative, as announced on 20 February, is due to conclude by the end of 2026.