Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Fleet Air Arm: Unmanned Air Systems
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment did his department reach of the suitability of the QinetiQ Banshee Jet 80+ for service with the Fleet Air Arm.
- Answer
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The QinetiQ Banshee Jet 80+ was used as a technology demonstrator. Evidence gathered has contributed to the Royal Navy’s understanding of fixed-wing uncrewed systems and has helped inform future capability development.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 22826
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Unmanned air systems Fleet Air Arm
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- 2026-09-08 20:01:42 +0100
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