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Written question asked by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Thursday, 10 September 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 September 2015. It was answered by Michael Fallon (Conservative) on Thursday, 17 September 2015 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Unmanned Air Systems: Counter-terrorism

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what rules of engagement his Department has developed for strikes using unmanned aerial vehicle systems against terrorist targets in states against which the UK is not at war other than Syria; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

The UK's Reaper Remotely Piloted Air Systems operate under the same Rules of Engagement (ROE) as manned aircraft. UK ROE comply with UK and International Law.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
9887
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Counter-terrorism Rules of engagement Unmanned air systems
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk