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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 Monday, 9 February 2026 (named day). It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Monday, 9 February 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Watchkeeper WK450: Decommissioning

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the out of service date for Watchkeeper.

Answer

I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 13 October 2025 to Question 77261 to the hon. Member for Huntingdon (Mr Obese-Jecty) which remains extant:

As announced by the Secretary of State in 2024, the Army’s Watchkeeper Mk 1 Uncrewed Aerial System is in the process of being retired from service with an Out of Service Date of March 2027.

https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-09-15/77261


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
110450
Session
2024-26
Related items
Watchkeeper WK450: Decommissioning
Monday, 13 October 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Decommissioning Watchkeeper WK450
Link
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