Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 77406

Uncrewed Systems

Tabled: 15 September 2025

Answered: 14 October 2025

Question

Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of developing unmanned surface vehicle technologies.

Answer

Luke Pollard

The Strategic Defence Review (SDR) recommends that an immediate priority should be a shift towards greater use of autonomy and Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the UK's conventional forces. The Royal Navy (RN) is already transitioning to uncrewed auton...

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