Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 14381
Uncrewed Systems: Testing
Tabled: 30 June 2026
Answered: 8 July 2026
Question
James Cartlidge
Conservative — South Suffolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the impact of approval timelines on the testing of uncrewed and autonomous systems.
Answer
Luke PollardGiven the speed of technical innovation in uncrewed and autonomous systems, the MOD is mindful of the need to accelerate acquisition timelines, including approval timelines for testing. The new Defence Uncrewed Systems Centre in Swindon is taking a lead r...
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