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Prisons: Unmanned Air Systems

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of JusticeTabled Answered 24 March 2026UIN 121182

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 12 March 2026 to Question 117955 on Prisons: Unmanned Air Systems, when will selected industry partners have developed proof-of-concept systems.

Answered by Jake Richards

Industry partners are expected to complete their proof-of-concept systems by mid-summer 2026.

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