Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Reform UK) on Thursday, 25 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 June 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Friday, 3 July 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Unmanned Air Systems: Procurement
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he has taken to procure long-range strike drones.
- Answer
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The Defence Investment Plan (DIP) sets out the Government’s commitment to invest more than £5 billion in autonomous systems over the next four years, including drones and other uncrewed capabilities, with at least £210 million on low-cost, long-range one-way munitions and attack drones. The DIP also provides for investment in long-range missiles, autonomous systems and artificial intelligence to increase the lethality and effectiveness of the Armed Forces.
These investments will help deliver the Strategic Defence Review’s vision for a more integrated, technologically advanced and warfighting-ready force.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 13105
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Procurement Unmanned air systems
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- 2026-07-03 09:45:08 +0100
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