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Watchkeeper WK450

Asked by Mr Mark FrancoisConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 15 October 2024UIN 5889

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the estimated lifetime cost of the Watchkeeper Remotely Piloted Vehicle; and when that vehicle will achieve Full Operational Capability.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The through life costs of the Watchkeeper Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) until the end of the current in-service contract will be £1.548 billion. The Watchkeeper UAS reached Full Operational Capability in 2018.

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