Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 112474
Military Bases: Unmanned Air Vehicles
Tabled: 10 February 2026
Answered: 18 February 2026
Question
Euan Stainbank
Labour — Falkirk
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the reported increase in drone incursions near UK military bases, including those in Scotland, and what steps are being taken to strengthen counter-drone capabilities to
Answer
Al CarnsWe take the safety and security of our personnel, assets and operations extremely seriously. We maintain multi-layered security measures, including counter-drone capabilities which can identify and facilitate the capture of drones.Clause 4 of the Armed Fo...
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