Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 190762

Watchkeeper WK450

Tabled: 22 June 2023
Answered: 27 June 2023
Named Day

Question

John Healey

LabourRawmarsh and Conisbrough

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reason some Watchkeeper unmanned aerial systems remain out of service.

Answer

James Cartlidge
All 46 Watchkeeper platforms within the Army’s fleet are currently in service. This number is split between a forward fleet held at readiness, platforms used for test and evaluation, and those held in the sustainment fleet.

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