Military Bases: Unmanned Air Systems
Commons · Question 112474 · Tabled 10 Feb 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 18 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Euan Stainbank
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the reported increase in drone incursions near UK military bases, including those in Scotland, and what steps are being taken to strengthen counter-drone capabilities to
Answer
Answered by Al Carns, 18 Feb 2026
We take the safety and security of our personnel, assets and operations extremely seriously. We maintain multi-layered security measures, including counter-drone capabilities which can identify and facilitate the capture of drones.Clause 4 of the Armed Fo...