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Iran: Unmanned Air Systems

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 10 March 2026UIN 117959

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Iranian attack drones have been downed by Royal Air Force planes using (a) advanced short-range air-to-air missiles and (b) cannon.

Answered by Al Carns

As stated by the Prime Minister on 5 March 2026, RAF aircraft continue to conduct defensive operations in the region. At this time, we will not comment further due to operational security.

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