UK outlines three ‘tiers’ of military drones

Published on February 24, 2024

The Defence Committee of the House of Commons recently discussed the complex aspects of the UK’s approach towards unmanned aerial systems.

Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton outlined the classification of drone technologies into three tiers, underscoring the prioritisation of Tier 1 drones for their cost-effectiveness and expendable nature. He highlighted the operational focus on these small, inexpensive platforms to augment the combat air fleet’s survivability and lethality.

Knighton noted the lessons being incorporated into UK defence strategies, especially the employment of Tier 1 drones for electronic warfare to neutralise enemy air defences.

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