Written question asked by Marquess of Lothian (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 June 2015, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 July 2015. It was answered by Earl Howe (Conservative) on Thursday, 25 June 2015 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Middle East: Unmanned Air Systems
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many British-controlled military unmanned aerial vehicles are currently operating within the Arabian Peninsula.
- Answer
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The Scan Eagle Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) offers enhanced maritime surveillance and is used to provide situational awareness to Royal Navy ships deployed to the Arabian Peninsula. In addition, a number of Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) are currently operating in the Middle East in support of the Iraqi Government and International Coalition's ongoing operation to counter the threat of ISIL.
Regardless of asset type or location, it is departmental policy not to confirm specific numbers of equipment platforms deployed on operations. Therefore, I am withholding the exact number of UAS/RPAS deployed on operations to safeguard operational security.
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- HL628
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- 2015-16
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- Middle East Unmanned air systems
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- Yes
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