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Unmanned Air Systems: Procurement

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 10 December 2025UIN 96296

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Written Statement by the Minister for the Armed Forces on 27 November on MOD Security Review, HCWS 1103, how many contracts have been placed for Remote Piloted Aerial Systems since 5 July 20

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Department has placed nineteen contracts relating to Remote Piloted Aerial Systems since 5 July 2024.

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