Army: Unmanned Air Systems

(asked on 10th September 2025) - View Source

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans his Department has to procure drones for the British Army.


Answered by
Luke Pollard Portrait
Luke Pollard
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
This question was answered on 18th September 2025

The British Army has been actively procuring and developing drone (Uncrewed Aerial Systems) capabilities to enhance situational awareness, reconnaissance, and combat effectiveness. These efforts align with the broader modernisation goals outlined in the Strategic Defence Review. Current examples include Project CORVUS and Project TIQUILA.

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