Question follow-through · 36013

Russia: Unmanned Air Systems

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to protect UK (a) military personnel and (b) armed forces bases from potential drone attacks from Russia.

answeredMinistry of Defence

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Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Tabled
5 Mar 2025
Target answer date
7 Mar 2025
Answer
13 Mar 2025 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 5 Mar 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to protect UK (a) military personnel and (b) armed forces bases from potential drone attacks from Russia.

  2. 7 Mar 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 13 Mar 2025

    Answer published

    The UK employs a broad approach to deterring and defeating air and missile threats, including those from Uncrewed Air Systems (UAS or drones). The Ministry of Defence (MOD) collaborates closely with the Home Office on Homeland C-UAS issues, providing expe...

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