Written questions

Aircraft Carriers: Unmanned Air Systems

2026-07-07 · Ministry of Defence · 17102 · Official question

Ben Obese-Jecty

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 51, which autonomous rotorcraft are planned to be included within the Hybrid Carrier Air Wing.

Answer

The Defence Investment Plan does not identify specific autonomous rotorcraft platforms for inclusion in the Hybrid Air Wing; that is the role of the PANTHEON programme, which will deliver a range of Vertical/Short Take-Off and Landing Autonomous Collabora...