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Written question asked by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Tuesday, 3 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 February 2026. It was answered by Al Carns (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 February 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Unmanned Air Systems: Testing

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will publish a list of all (a) UK and (b) overseas sites currently used for long-range kinetic drone testing.

Answer

Defence uses various sites within the United Kingdom and overseas to test and evaluate operational capabilities. Capabilities are aligned to range standing orders, Training Danger Area limitations and the operational range of the system being evaluated. Given the geographical constraints of the United Kingdom, some capabilities are better evaluated overseas alongside our allies and partners.

I am unable to provide further details due to operational sensitivities.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
110447
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Weapons Testing Unmanned air systems
Link
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