Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 112474

Military Bases: Unmanned Air Vehicles

Tabled: 10 February 2026
Answered: 18 February 2026

Question

Euan Stainbank

LabourFalkirk

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 Carns
We 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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