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Early Warning Systems: Procurement

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 16 June 2026UIN 7764

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made in procuring a replacement for CROWSNEST.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Royal Navy is investigating successor systems for the Crowsnest Airborne Early Warning system, including the potential use of Uncrewed Air Systems.

This approach is consistent with the development of Hybrid Air Wing as set out in the Strategic Defence Review and it is subject to the Defence Investment Plan.

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