HL Deb 28 November 2001 vol 629 c42WA
Lord Vivian

asked Her Majesty's Government:

When the joint services unmanned aerial vehicle study will be completed. [HL1472]

Lord Bach

An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) study into the Ministry of Defence's management requirements for the introduction into service of UAVs has recently been completed and its findings are currently being considered.

Lord Vivian

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many unmanned aerial vehicle flights were flown and how many were lost during Exercise Saif Sareea II. [HL1473]

Lord Bach

There were 21 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) flights during Exercise Saif Sareea II. One UAV flight ended before its mission was fully completed. The vehicle was recovered and the reasons for its apparent failure are being investigated.