UK MoD - Drone Proximity Training (Aether Aerospace)

The UK Ministry of Defence awarded Aether Aerospace a £400,000 supply contract for 'Drone Proximity Training,' a service contract that ran from October 20, 2025 to March 31, 2026. This procurement, awarded through single tender action to the SME supplier, supports military training operations related to drone operations and proximity handling. The contract reflects the UK's broader strategic focus on advancing unmanned systems capabilities, consistent with the Defence Innovation priorities outlined in the Strategic Defence Review's emphasis on learning from Ukraine and maintaining NATO leadership in drone and counter-drone technologies.