47 Regiment Royal Artillery (47 Regt RA) is the British Army’s specialized Tactical Uncrewed Aerial Systems (TUAS) unit, often referred to as "The Hampshire and Sussex Gunners." Based at Horne Barracks in Larkhill, Wiltshire, they are the sole operators of the Watchkeeper WK450, a sophisticated drone capable of flying for over 14 hours to gather intelligence day or night. As a key asset of the 1st Deep Reconnaissance Strike Brigade Combat Team, their primary mission is "Deep Find"—flying well beyond the frontline to identify enemy targets and relay high-definition imagery and radar data back to divisional commanders. This critical information allows the Army to coordinate precision strikes using heavy artillery (like MLRS) or attack helicopters, ensuring threats are neutralized before they can engage friendly ground troops.
