Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 18693
Unmanned Air Systems: Procurement
Tabled: 14 July 2026
Answered: 22 July 2026
Question
Stuart Anderson
Conservative — South Shropshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he plans that the £200 million of additional investment into counter drone technology will produce a capability that is operationally ready.
Answer
Luke PollardThe pace of development and technological innovation of uncrewed aerial systems means the threat is in a state of constant change. To keep pace with the rapid evolution of the threat, counter drone capability needs to focus on spiral development, flexibil...
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