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Uncrewed Systems: Testing

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 30 January 2026UIN 107734

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to use the British Army Training Unit Suffield for the testing of uncrewed systems in the current Parliament.

Answered by Al Carns

The Army is currently using the British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS) for the testing of uncrewed systems, with further testing due to occur in the spring of this year. Plans beyond this and the future use of BATUS is dependent upon the outcome of the Defence Investment Plan.

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