UK to Invest £2 Billion in Uncrewed Systems by 2024
The UK is set to invest heavily in uncrewed systems, with a planned £2 billion allocation during this Parliament. The exact types of these systems remain undecided, pending the Defence Investment Plan. The RAF is prioritised for these systems, with a mix of capabilities recommended by the Strategic Defence Review.
The UK's procurement choices are guided by its Strategic Defence Review and investment plan. The government is closely observing test flights of new uncrewed systems in Australia and the US. The Defence Uncrewed Systems Centre, scheduled to open in February 2026, will be instrumental in this development. The centre's establishment underscores the UK's commitment to uncrewed systems, which include unmanned aerial vehicles (drones), unmanned watercraft, and military robots. These investments aim to enhance existing forces rather than replace them, and also focus on drone defense systems.
The UK's investment in uncrewed systems is part of its modernization strategy. With the Defence Uncrewed Systems Centre on the horizon, the UK is poised to advance its capabilities in this area, contributing to its overall defence strategy.
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