32 Regiment Royal Artillery (32 Regt RA), known as "The Wessex Gunners," is the British Army’s specialist Mini Uncrewed Aerial Systems (MUAS) unit. Based at Roberts Barracks in Larkhill, their primary mission is "Find and Track"—delivering critical Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) to ground commanders. Unlike traditional heavy artillery units that fire large guns, 32 Regt RA flies advanced, lightweight drones such as the Puma AE, Wasp, and Parrot Anafi to silently locate enemy positions and direct the fire of other artillery assets. The regiment consists of specialized batteries that tailor their support to different fighting forces; for instance, 21 (Gibraltar 1779–1783) Battery is an airborne unit that deploys with 16 Air Assault Brigade, while 22 and 42 Batteries operate from armoured vehicles to support heavy mechanized brigades.
