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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Monday, 1 June 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Air Force: Unmanned Air Systems

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his foreword in the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, what progress he has made in delivering autonomous fighters as part of a next-generation RAF.

Answer

Work to deliver the Strategic Defence Review recommendations, including on delivering autonomous fighters, will be set out in the forthcoming Defence Investment Plan.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2969
Session
2026-27
Related items
Deposited Paper DEP2025-0341
Monday, 2 June 2025
Deposited papers
House of Commons
Subjects
Air force Procurement Unmanned air systems
Link
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