Fleet Air Arm: Unmanned Air Systems
Commons · Question 22826 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 8 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment did his department reach of the suitability of the QinetiQ Banshee Jet 80+ for service with the Fleet Air Arm.
Answer
Answered by Luke Pollard, 8 Sep 2026
The QinetiQ Banshee Jet 80+ was used as a technology demonstrator. Evidence gathered has contributed to the Royal Navy’s understanding of fixed-wing uncrewed systems and has helped inform future capability development.