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UK Invests £2 Billion in Swindon Drone Training Hub

4/15/2026

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  • The UK Government is establishing a combat drone testing and training site in Swindon to apply lessons from Ukraine.
  • The Ministry of Defence is investing £2 billion in drone technology to boost military capabilities.
  • The site will host seven drone companies, attracting £1 billion in investment and up to 5,000 jobs.
  • Labour MP Will Stone advocates for Swindon as the UK's drone capital, though Defence Investment Plan delays raise concerns.