Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 107814

Uncrewed Systems: Helicopters

Tabled: 22 January 2026

Answered: 25 February 2026

Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential merits of procuring Leonardo’s Proteus Rotary Wing Uncrewed Air System to cover capability required by the New Medium Helicopter contract.

Answer

Luke Pollard

The Proteus Rotary Wing Uncrewed Air System has been designed and built to unlock the potential of uncrewed aerial systems, operating them side-by-side with crewed aircraft in a future ‘hybrid air wing’, and supporting future anti-submarine operations und...

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