Written questions

Iran: Unmanned Air Systems

Commons · Question 117959 · Tabled 4 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 10 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Iranian attack drones have been downed by Royal Air Force planes using (a) advanced short-range air-to-air missiles and (b) cannon.

Answer

Answered by Al Carns, 10 Mar 2026

As stated by the Prime Minister on 5 March 2026, RAF aircraft continue to conduct defensive operations in the region. At this time, we will not comment further due to operational security.