Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 14528

Unmanned Air Systems: Procurement

Tabled: 30 June 2026

Answered: 8 July 2026

Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 73 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, by when the programme to develop UK autonomous jets will begin.

Answer

Luke Pollard

The programme to develop UK autonomous jets leverages years of work in autonomy and remotely piloted aircraft. The £300 million investment represents a programme to develop UK collaborative combat aircraft, working with industry and leveraging technologie...

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