Written question asked by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Wednesday, 4 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 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
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many (a) UK and (b) international long-range kinetic drone testing sites will be operational in each remaining financial year of the current Parliament.
- Answer
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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
- 110824
- Session
- 2024-26
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Testing Unmanned air systems
- Contains statistics
- Yes
- Link
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- 2026-02-11 11:09:20 +0000
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