Counter Uncrewed Air Systems (C-UAS)

The UK Ministry of Defence's £4.75 million 'Counter Uncrewed Air Systems (C-UAS)' contract supports the development of advanced counter-drone technologies, aligning with broader UKDI investments of around £30 million this year into C-UAS to counter threats like Russian-linked drone incursions across Europe. It likely funds innovation challenges such as high-speed C-UAS interceptor sensors capable of engaging targets at up to Mach 1 closing speeds or resilient seekers for one-way attack UAS. This effort is part of accelerated procurement of thousands of drones and anti-drone systems, drawing lessons from Ukraine to enhance UK defence capabilities.