Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 110833

Unmanned Air Systems: Procurement

Tabled: 4 February 2026
Answered: 11 February 2026

Question

James Cartlidge

Conservative — South Suffolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 22 January to Question 107733 on Unmanned Air Systems: Procurement, what conditions need to be met to declare Initial Operating Capability.

Answer

Luke Pollard
I am withholding the definition and specific criteria for achieving Initial Operational Capability as it would harm the security and capability of the Armed Forces. The milestone is clearly defined and the Ministry of Defence is working to ensure the nece...
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