British Army spends £16M on 1,000 pocket-sized eyes in the sky
Surveillance and training drone systems will come through three UK suppliers, though some are built overseas
The British Army has allocated £16 million ($21 million) to procure over 1,000 pocket-sized drones for battlefield surveillance and training. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) procures the drones through three UK-based small and medium-sized companies, including Skydio, Evolve Dynamics, and Brigantes Consulting, with technology sourced both domestically and overseas.
The drones, including the Skydio X10, FOXE-NATO, and SONORA models, aim to provide soldiers with improved battlefield intelligence and protection. The contract represents a significant step in strengthening the Army's sovereign Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) capability, with plans to integrate small, reliable uncrewed systems at the tactical level.
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