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Unmanned Air Systems: Training

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 15 May 2025UIN 50536

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of General Data Protection Regulations on the training of armed forces personnel to use uncrewed systems.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Department has policies and procedures in place to ensure that all its processes are compliant under Data Protection legislation and Ministry of Defence personnel are mandated to complete data protection training on an annual basis. This was most recently reviewed and updated in 2024.

There have been no specific reports of GDPR restrictions affecting activities. Training regularly features drones as part of exercises. We are constantly experimenting with and embracing innovative technology, including in drone warfare.

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