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Uncrewed Systems

Commons · Question 97623 · Tabled 5 Dec 2025 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 15 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Matt Vickers

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to improve the UK’s ability to counter emerging drone-based threats.

Answer

Answered by Al Carns, 15 Dec 2025

The Strategic Defence Review announced an investment of £1 billion to enhance our homeland air and missile defence. Work to deliver the Strategic Defence Review recommendations, including on emerging drone based threats, will be prioritised appropriately ...