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Uncrewed Systems: Procurement

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 11 February 2026UIN 110441

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 2 February to Question 108700 on Strategic Defence Review, how much of the £270 billion to be spent on Defence in this Parliament will be spent on the procurement of uncrewed systems for the British armed forces.

Answered by Luke Pollard

Work to deliver the Strategic Defence Review recommendations, including the procurement of uncrewed systems, will be prioritised appropriately against the threat as part of the future Integrated Force and set out in the forthcoming Defence Investment Plan.

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