Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 79720

Unmanned Air Systems: Procurement

Tabled: 10 October 2025

Answered: 19 October 2025

Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the data tables accompanying the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Annual Report 2024-25, published on 11 August 2025, what the nature is of the (a) workforce shortage

Answer

Luke Pollard

Personnel shortfalls were identified in both the RAF and Defence Equipment and Support delivery team constructs. Internal prioritisation activity has since occurred to mitigate shortfalls. Protector's schedule was also delayed due to the resultant review ...

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