UK Ministry of Defence - Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle Procurement (SO-15451)

The UK Ministry of Defence is procuring UAV drones under contract SO-15451, with the vendor currently unknown and value not disclosed. This acquisition supports the MoD's ongoing expansion of unmanned aerial capabilities, as evidenced by recent contracts for Protector UAVs, one-way effector (OWE) drones from Callen-Lenz, and related launcher systems to enhance operational readiness, deep fire, and force protection. The strategic context reflects the UK's intensified drone procurement amid support for Ukraine and Army modernization programs like ASGARD.