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Unmanned Air Systems

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 17 March 2025UIN 36434

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the out of service date is for Desert Hawk III.

Answered by Maria Eagle

Project TIQUILA is delivering next-generation Remotely Piloted Air Systems (RPAS) that will enhance decision superiority and enable the delivery of kinetic effects on the modern battlefield. Project TIQUILA has delivered VXE30 and INDAGO 4 equipment to front-line units, who are currently being trained on them ahead of reaching Initial Operating Capability (IOC).

The VXE30 RPAS will reach IOC in April 2025, and the INDAGO 4 RPAS will reach IOC in June 2025.

The Desert Hawk III Mini-Uncrewed Aerial System exited service at its Out of Service Date in March 2023.

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