Unmanned Air Systems: Components
Commons · Question 94142 · Tabled 25 Nov 2025 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 12 Dec 2025
Question
Asked by Sir Iain Duncan Smith
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 24 November 2025 to Question 91898, if the MOD produces any drones for non-military purposes with Chinese components.
Answer
Answered by Luke Pollard, 12 Dec 2025
All drones or Uncrewed Air Systems (UAS) procured as Programmes of Record under Ministry of Defence (MOD) commercial frameworks are deemed for military use, regardless of function. The UK MOD does not operate Chinese-manufactured drones. We review our sup...