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Written question asked by Richard Burden (Labour) on Monday, 5 September 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 September 2016 (named day). It was answered by Mike Penning (Conservative) on Thursday, 8 September 2016 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Middle East: Military Intervention

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the UK is currently using armed Reaper drones outside of Iraq and Syria; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

The UK's Remotely Piloted Aircraft System - Reaper, currently operates in the Middle East in support of the Iraqi Government and Coalition allies' on-going operations to combat the threat of Daesh. I am unable to provide further information on the deployment of Reaper as its disclosure would, or would be likely to, prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
45011
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Iraq Syria Military intervention Unmanned air systems
Link
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