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Armed Forces: Uncrewed Systems

Lords · Question HL1869 · Tabled 8 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 21 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Lord Wigley

To ask His Majesty's Government how many drones for military use were produced in the UK in each of the last three calendar years.

Answer

Answered by Lord Coaker, 21 Jul 2026

The Ministry of Defence does not hold a central record of all drones produced within the UK for military use. Nevertheless, as highlighted by the Strategic Defence Review, drones now play an essential role in warfare across the land, maritime and air doma...