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Unmanned Air Systems: Procurement

Asked by James MacClearyLiberal DemocratMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 18 February 2026UIN 112420

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, why Project Lily was cancelled.

Answered by Luke Pollard

Project Lily was cancelled following an internal review. Further detail cannot be provided as it could prejudice the Department's commercial interests and any future procurement activity.

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