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Uncrewed Systems

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 14 January 2026UIN 103534

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 20th October 2025 to question 79337 on Uncrewed Systems, what was the outcome of the proposed endorsement of the outline governance proposals for the Defence Uncrewed Systems Centre at t

Answered by Luke Pollard

The 3-star Uncrewed Systems Steering Group approved the proposal and endorsed the establishment of the Uncrewed Systems Centre in 2026. The specifics of governance and organisation will be communicated formally once the design phase has completed.

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