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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Armoured Fighting Vehicles

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential benefit of including the Counter-UAS active protection system in the Armoured Cavalry Programme.

Answer

Counter-UAS opportunities are being explored, but no decision has yet been taken to include within the current scope of the Armoured Cavalry Programme. The Department continues to assess capability options to address evolving threats.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
23385
Session
2026-27
Related items
Armoured Fighting Vehicles
Friday, 16 October 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Armoured fighting vehicles
Link
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