Army to receive new surveillance drones in £400 million deal supporting UK manufacturing
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Army to receive new surveillance drones in £400 million deal supporting UK manufacturing

30 Jul 2026 · Originally published 29 Jul 2026 8/10 Original headline: Fleet of spy drones to equip British soldiers and back jobs in South West England and Wales
The British Army is set to replace its ageing drone fleet with new Tekever AR5 surveillance technology, which will be built at a new manufacturing facility in Swindon. This £400 million investment aims to provide soldiers with enhanced real-time intelligence while supporting the domestic defence industry.
Source: r/GoodNewsUK Wiltshire
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