Defence plan reflects growing allied focus on trusted supply chains and domestic drone manufacturing The UK government will invest more than £5 billion in drones and autonomous systems over the remainder of the current Parliament, making one of the largest national commitments to uncrewed technology by a Western ally. The investment is part of the government's new Defence … [Read more...] about UK Backs Sovereign Drone Ecosystem with £5 Billion Investment
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UK Drone Package for Ukraine Signals Push to Scale Domestic Industry
Largest-ever MOD initiative supports Kyiv while strengthening UK drone manufacturing base As the global race to build sovereign drone capability accelerates, the United Kingdom is pairing defense support with industrial strategy. A new announcement from the UK Ministry of Defence marks the country’s largest-ever drone package for Ukraine, while directing funding and contracts … [Read more...] about UK Drone Package for Ukraine Signals Push to Scale Domestic Industry
UK MOD Selects Seven Partners for Project NYX Apache Wingman Drone Project
The UK Ministry of Defence has invited seven industry partners to advance designs for autonomous drones designed to operate alongside Apache attack helicopters under Project NYX, marking significant progress toward a new operational concept for British military aviation. The loyal wingman drones will perform complex tasks including reconnaissance, surveillance in contested … [Read more...] about UK MOD Selects Seven Partners for Project NYX Apache Wingman Drone Project
