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Unmanned Air Systems: Procurement

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 8 June 2026UIN 5074

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Sky Mantis drones he has procured for the a) Army, b) Royal Navy, c) Royal Air Force and d) Ministry of Defence Police.

Answered by Luke Pollard

I hope the hon. Gentleman will understand that the provision of the specific details requested would be inappropriate, as disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of any relevant forces.

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