PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
(27 January 2026)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the latest estimated in-service date for Project Corvus, the planned replacement for the Watchkeeper RPV.
Asked by:
Mr Mark Francois (Conservative)
Asked by:
Mr Mark Francois (Conservative)
Answer
With the retirement of Watchkeeper Mk 1, the Army will transition rapidly to a new, advanced system that draws on the latest operational lessons and technological innovations.
On current plans, Project CORVUS is scheduled to be delivered in November 2026, in advance of the Watchkeeper Out of Service Date of March 2027.
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