Question follow-through · 19051

Elbit Systems UK: Exports

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether any Thor drones have been exported from the UK by Elbit Systems UK to partner companies in Israel.

answeredDepartment for Business and Trade

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Department for Business and Trade
Tabled
10 Dec 2024
Target answer date
12 Dec 2024
Answer
18 Dec 2024 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 10 Dec 2024

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether any Thor drones have been exported from the UK by Elbit Systems UK to partner companies in Israel.

  2. 12 Dec 2024

    Target answer date

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  3. 18 Dec 2024

    Answer published

    Exports of these items from the UK would be subject to an export licence. Our records indicate that we have not issued any individual export licences for Israel to the company for the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) referenced. The company is also registe...

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