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Watchkeeper WK450

Asked by Mr Mark FrancoisConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 15 October 2024UIN 5892

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Watchkeeper Remotely Piloted Vehicles have been lost during (a) trials and (b) initial service with (i) DE&S and (ii) the Army.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Army have lost three Watchkeeper Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) during trials, and five Watchkeeper UAS in service. DE&S do not operate Watchkeeper UAS.

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