Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 80817

Unmanned Air Systems: National Security

Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 17 October 2025

Question

Edward Morello

Liberal DemocratWest Dorset

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to support the development of UK-made drone defence systems to protect critical national infrastructure.

Answer

Al Carns
The UK has procured advanced Counter-Uncrewed Aerial System (C-UAS) capabilities from UK manufacturers which continue to be developed in response to the changing threat. The MOD regularly engages with subject matter experts, including DASA, DSTL, and UK i...

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