The cost of new armed drones for the UK military has jumped more than 40 per cent in part due to attempts by the Ministry of Defence to find savings in its budget two years ago.
The price tag to buy and operate a fleet of 16 US-made Protector pilotless aircraft has risen to £1.76bn, up from a 2016 estimated total lifetime cost of £1.25bn, according to official figures.
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