Written questions

Unmanned Air Systems: Procurement

2026-07-13 · Ministry of Defence · 18693 · Official question

Stuart Anderson

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he plans that the £200 million of additional investment into counter drone technology will produce a capability that is operationally ready.

Answer

The pace of development and technological innovation of uncrewed aerial systems means the threat is in a state of constant change. To keep pace with the rapid evolution of the threat, counter drone capability needs to focus on spiral development, flexibil...