Guided Weapons and Unmanned Air Systems

Summary

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what (a) current and (b) planned capabilities the UK has for defence against attacks by (i) cruise missiles, (ii) drone swarms and (iii) ballistic missiles.

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1. 25 November 2025

   Written question

   To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what (a) current and (b) planned capabilities the UK has for defence against attacks by (i) cruise missiles, (ii) drone swarms and (iii) ballistic missiles.

   Source: Commons

2. 7 January 2026

   Answer

   Current capabilities which would be used to defeat cruise missiles, drone swarms and ballistic missiles include existing Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force capabilities. Type 45 destroyers, Ground Based Air Defence, Combat Air platforms and supp...

   Source: Written answer

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