Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 108594
Unmanned Air Systems
Tabled: 27 January 2026
Answered: 2 February 2026
Named DayQuestion
Mr Mark Francois
Conservative — Rayleigh and Wickford
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the latest estimated in-service date for Project Corvus, the planned replacement for the Watchkeeper RPV.
Answer
Luke PollardWith the retirement of Watchkeeper Mk 1, the Army will transition rapidly to a new, advanced system that draws on the latest operational lessons and technological innovations. On current plans, Project CORVUS is scheduled to be delivered in November 2026,...
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