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Uncrewed Systems

Asked by Dr Neil Shastri-HurstConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 1 April 2025UIN 40308

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to implement the Defence Drone Strategy, published on 22 February 2024.

Answered by Maria Eagle

The Defence Drone Strategy was released in February 2024 to provide a strategic approach to drive delivery across Defence and support Frontline Command Drone capabilities. With over £4.5 billion of funding already being invested in Drones, the Ministry of Defence is committed to implementing the Defence Drone strategy, learning lessons from the conflict in Ukraine.

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