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The UK Ministry of Defence is procuring Counter-Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (CUAV) systems from OpenWorks Engineering Ltd for £400,000 to counter drone threats. OpenWorks specializes in CUAS solutions like Vision Flex optical tracking and classification systems and SkyWall net-capture devices, designed for military applications including special operations, armoured vehicle protection, and Ground Based Air Defence. This contract aligns with the growing UK demand for C-UAS capabilities amid proliferating small drones and FPVs, as evidenced by OpenWorks' expansion and investments in AI-enabled optics.
Merged TED refs: UK-CF-a1227abe-038d-45a9-b683-dab4502df0d8, UK-CF-7686cf09-143d-4fa5-b228-2c5813d56085
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/a1227abe-038d-45a9-b683-dab4502df0d8