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Unmanned Air Systems: Procurement

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 15 July 2025UIN 66225

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Black Hornet drones his Department has ordered since 5 July 2024.

Answered by Maria Eagle

Due to operational security, we cannot provide details on the numbers or types of drones ordered by the Ministry of Defence.

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