Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 108595

Unmanned Air Systems: Finance

Tabled: 27 January 2026

Answered: 2 February 2026

Named Day

Question

Mr Mark Francois

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the total budget now allocated for the Watchkeeper RPV, between November 2024 (the previously announced cancellation date) and March 2027.

Answer

Luke Pollard

With 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. The total budget allocated over the period November 2024 to March 2027 for the ...

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