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British Troops Test Anduril Drones in Finland, £18B Boost

6/16/2026

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British troops from The Rifles and the Parachute Regiment tested Anduril’s Bolt and Ghost drones during Northern Star exercise in Finland.
Finnish officials warned of GPS jamming, prompting units to limit mobile-phone use, while the Ministry of Defence announced an £18 billion uplift to close a shortfall and support small-business defence suppliers.
Lt Colonel Tom Redon said the battalion is applying Ukraine lessons, using drones to improve digitisation and NATO interoperability.

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British troops from The Rifles and the Parachute Regiment tested Anduril’s Bolt and Ghost drones during Northern Star exercise in Finland.
Finnish officials warned of GPS jamming, prompting units to limit mobile-phone use, while the Ministry of Defence announced an £18 billion uplift to close a shortfall and support small-business defence suppliers.
Lt Colonel Tom Redon said the battalion is applying Ukraine lessons, using drones to improve digitisation and NATO interoperability.