Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 56475

Watchkeeper WK450

Tabled: 2 June 2025
Answered: 9 June 2025

Question

Tom Morrison

Liberal DemocratCheadle

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Government has provided any funding for the UAV Tactical Systems joint venture between Thales UK and Elbit.

Answer

Maria Eagle
The Ministry of Defence has not provided any funding direct to UAV Tactical Systems Limited - it is a sub-contractor to Thales.