Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 18122

Unmanned Air Systems

Tabled: 13 July 2026
Answered: 20 July 2026

Question

Stuart Anderson

ConservativeSouth Shropshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 40 of his Department's document entitled Defence Investment plan, published 30 June 2026, if he will set out what steps the Army is taking to integrate drone capabilities at all levels.

Answer

Luke Pollard
The Army is integrating drones at all levels as part of its 5th Generation Land Forces transition. This includes the delivery of uncrewed capabilities from the tactical to the strategic level, integrated into a coherent force design rather than fielded as...

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