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Unmanned Marine Systems

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 23261

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, Future Air Dominance System, whether he has built the evidence needed to inform future decisions.

Answered by Ministry of Defence

The Future Air Dominance System (FADS) programme has made substantial progress and continues to mature evidence through ongoing analysis, experimentation and concept development. These activities are designed to test operational concepts, generate evidence, reduce risk and inform future investment decisions.

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