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Written question asked by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Tuesday, 11 March 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 13 March 2025. It was answered by Maria Eagle (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 March 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Uncrewed Systems: Testing

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 10 March 2025 to Question 34902 on Uncrewed Systems: Procurement, what the process is for issuing a Defence Infrastructure Organisation license for the use of uncrewed systems on the defence estate.

Answer

Anyone wishing to apply for a licence to use Uncrewed Systems on the Defence Estate should contact the local Defence Infrastructure Organisation Office.

Officials will engage with the relevant Head of Establishment to determine availability of the site and any security restrictions. If the proposed use is considered acceptable, Officials will engage with the originator to issue a licence for which there would be a charge.

There are no plans to change this process.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
37243
Session
2024-26
Related items
Uncrewed Systems: Testing
Monday, 10 March 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Licensing Ministry of Defence Defence Infrastructure Organisation Testing Uncrewed systems
Link
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