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UK Ministry of Defence Orders Skyhammer Drone Interceptor

4/10/2026

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On April 10, 2026, the UK Ministry of Defence announced the Skyhammer procurement from Cambridge Aerospace, with deliveries to begin in May 2026.
The Skyhammer is designed to intercept Iranian-designed Shahed drones and has a range over 30 km with a top speed of 700 km/h.
Development began in January 2025.
The contract will cover integration and training and will support over 175 Cambridge Aerospace jobs, including 50 new roles.

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On April 10, 2026, the UK Ministry of Defence announced the Skyhammer procurement from Cambridge Aerospace, with deliveries to begin in May 2026.
The Skyhammer is designed to intercept Iranian-designed Shahed drones and has a range over 30 km with a top speed of 700 km/h.
Development began in January 2025.
The contract will cover integration and training and will support over 175 Cambridge Aerospace jobs, including 50 new roles.