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...