Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 94487
Guided Weapons and Unmanned Air Systems
Tabled: 25 November 2025
Answered: 7 January 2026
Question
Luke Akehurst
Labour — North Durham
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what (a) current and (b) planned capabilities the UK has for defence against attacks by (i) cruise missiles, (ii) drone swarms and (iii) ballistic missiles.
Answer
Luke PollardCurrent capabilities which would be used to defeat cruise missiles, drone swarms and ballistic missiles include existing Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force capabilities. Type 45 destroyers, Ground Based Air Defence, Combat Air platforms and supp...
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