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Ukraine's Drone Maker Invests £200M, Creating 500 Jobs

9/8/2025

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Ukrspecsystems, Ukraine's largest drone manufacturer, will invest £200 million in East Anglia, UK, establishing a factory in Mildenhall and a training site in Elmsett.
This project is expected to generate up to 500 jobs and apprenticeships, with production commencing in early 2026.
Defence Procurement Minister Maria Eagle MP commended the investment for strengthening the UK's industrial base and Armed Forces.
German company Quantum Systems will invest €50 million to enhance local capabilities and support the Ministry of Defence’s strategy.
Both companies plan to showcase their technologies at DSEI 2025 in London.

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Ukrspecsystems, Ukraine's largest drone manufacturer, will invest £200 million in East Anglia, UK, establishing a factory in Mildenhall and a training site in Elmsett.
This project is expected to generate up to 500 jobs and apprenticeships, with production commencing in early 2026.
Defence Procurement Minister Maria Eagle MP commended the investment for strengthening the UK's industrial base and Armed Forces.
German company Quantum Systems will invest €50 million to enhance local capabilities and support the Ministry of Defence’s strategy.
Both companies plan to showcase their technologies at DSEI 2025 in London.