Autonomous Weapons
Commons · Question 116382 · Tabled 26 Feb 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 6 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the full scope of the Low-Cost Effectors & Autonomous Platforms’ initiative.
Answer
Answered by Luke Pollard, 6 Mar 2026
The LEAP initiative is another firm signal of European collective commitments, delivering a united front of deterrence against Russia. LEAP will embrace groundbreaking industry innovation to exploit rapidly evolving technology at pace to deliver capabilit...