Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 49008

Unmanned Air Systems: Procurement

Tabled: 29 April 2025

Answered: 8 May 2025

Question

James Cartlidge

Conservative — South Suffolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to procure the Gambit 5 UCAV for use by the Royal Navy.

Answer

Maria Eagle

The Royal Navy is exploring how Fixed Wing Autonomous Collaborative Platforms (FW ACPs) could augment F35B Lightning embarked in Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) carriers to provide additional strike capability. There are a number of emerging solutions for thi...

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