Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 18708
Military Aircraft: Decommissioning
Tabled: 14 July 2026
Answered: 20 July 2026
Question
Stuart Anderson
Conservative — South Shropshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the planned timeline for the early retirement of the Shadow R1 ISR aircraft.
Answer
Luke PollardTo ensure a managed drawdown, a detailed timeline for the retirement of the Shadow R1 fleet is currently being finalised.