Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 17022

Watchkeeper WK450: Exports

Tabled: 29 November 2024
Answered: 9 December 2024

Question

James Cartlidge

Conservative — South Suffolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department will continue to provide support for export campaigns for the Watchkeeper drone.

Answer

Maria Eagle
Yes. The Government will continue to support the export of Watchkeeper-X. This will support UK industry, growth and jobs whist also strengthening strategic defence relationship with partners and allies.