Written questions

Unmanned Air Systems: Procurement

2026-06-29 · Ministry of Defence · 14528 · Official question

Ben Obese-Jecty

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 73 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, by when the programme to develop UK autonomous jets will begin.

Answer

The programme to develop UK autonomous jets leverages years of work in autonomy and remotely piloted aircraft. The £300 million investment represents a programme to develop UK collaborative combat aircraft, working with industry and leveraging technologie...