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Autonomous Weapons: Procurement

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 24 March 2026UIN 120899

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 5 March 2026 to Question 116970 on Autonomous Weapons: Procurement, when the concept demonstration phase will conclude.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The UK concept demonstration phase of the low-cost air defence effector project under the LEAP initiative, as announced on 20 February, is due to conclude by the end of 2026.

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