Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 110824

Unmanned Air Systems: Testing

Tabled: 4 February 2026

Answered: 11 February 2026

Question

James Cartlidge

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many (a) UK and (b) international long-range kinetic drone testing sites will be operational in each remaining financial year of the current Parliament.

Answer

Al Carns

Defence uses various sites within the United Kingdom and overseas to test and evaluate operational capabilities. Capabilities are aligned to range standing orders, Training Danger Area limitations and the operational range of the system being evaluated. G...

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