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Written question asked by Madeleine Moon (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 March 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 4 March 2016. It was answered by Philip Dunne (Conservative) on Thursday, 10 March 2016 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Unmanned Air Systems: Contracts

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the contract for the new Predator ER is predicated on aviation authorities giving clearance for that aircraft to fly in UK and European air space; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

The Department is currently working towards a main investment decision on the PROTECTOR remotely-piloted aircraft announced in the 2015 Strategic Defence and Security Review, rather than contracting for a new Predator Extended Range (ER) programme. As part of this work, the Department is considering the issues and options relating to clearance to fly in UK and European airspace.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
29385
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Contracts Unmanned air systems
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk