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The UK Ministry of Defence is procuring operational drone-interceptors as part of the Drone Capability Coalition, with a contract value of GBP 2,250,000 and an unknown vendor. These interceptors are intended for testing and evaluation, with successful platforms potentially leading to future production contracts to support counter-drone capabilities amid high demand for various drones in Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression. This fits within the UK-led coalition's broader strategy to enable joint procurement of drones, including FPV, reconnaissance, strike, and counter-drone systems, primarily for rapid delivery to Ukraine.
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/bd72f390-57f8-4213-9491-390767bdaa5e