Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 66466
Unmanned Air Systems: China
Tabled: 9 July 2025
Answered: 1 September 2025
Question
Edward Morello
Liberal Democrat — West Dorset
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of reliance on Chinese-made drones on levels of risk for defence procurement.
Answer
Maria EagleThe Ministry of Defence regularly reviews its critical supply chains to identify and mitigate risks to defence capability. The Department does not procure Chinese manufactured drones for use in operations.