Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 38643

Unmanned Air Systems: Procurement

Tabled: 17 March 2025

Answered: 25 March 2025

Question

James Cartlidge

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has placed any orders for cheap loitering munitions since 5 July 2024.

Answer

Maria Eagle

As announced on 6 March 2025, the UK has placed contracts, on behalf of the International Fund for Ukraine, to supply Altius 600m and Altius 700m loitering munitions systems to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.