Written questions

Unmanned Air Systems: China

Commons · Question 66466 · Tabled 9 Jul 2025 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 1 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of reliance on Chinese-made drones on levels of risk for defence procurement.

Answer

Answered by Maria Eagle, 1 Sep 2025

The Ministry of Defence regularly reviews its critical supply chains to identify and mitigate risks to defence capability. The Department does not procure Chinese manufactured drones for use in operations.