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Unmanned Air Systems

Asked by Andrew RosindellReform UKMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 10 June 2026UIN 5877

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he has taken to help improve low-cost counter-drone capabilities within the a) Army b) Royal Navy and c) Royal Airforce.

Answered by Al Carns

Low-cost counter drone capabilities are applicable across the Integrated Force, rather than single Services.

Ongoing capability development and innovation continues to ensure our systems are improved or complimented with new capabilities within a layered system to deal with the spectrum of threats.

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