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UK Commits £5 bn to Drone Revolution Across Armed Forces

6/30/2026

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a £5 billion drone transformation for Forces, funding the Uncrewed Systems Centre in Swindon.
Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis said it will equip Royal Marine Commandos with boats and drones.
The British Army receives a £50 million RAPSTONE boost to field Project NYX armed and Project Corvus drones.
The Royal Navy will deploy Type 91-94 platforms while the RAF will launch programme with a fighter and field the Storm Shroud drone.

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a £5 billion drone transformation for Forces, funding the Uncrewed Systems Centre in Swindon.
Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis said it will equip Royal Marine Commandos with boats and drones.
The British Army receives a £50 million RAPSTONE boost to field Project NYX armed and Project Corvus drones.
The Royal Navy will deploy Type 91-94 platforms while the RAF will launch programme with a fighter and field the Storm Shroud drone.