Written questions

Electronic Warfare and Unmanned Air Systems: Procurement

Commons · Question 18814 · Tabled 14 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 22 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Luke Akehurst

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan published on 30 June 2026, what milestones have been set for the delivery of counter-drone and electromagnetic warfare capabilities.

Answer

Answered by Luke Pollard, 22 Jul 2026

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