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New drone factory to open in Swindon in 2026
Tekever's new 254,000-square-foot facility will create 1,000 jobs and bring AR5 drone production to the UK, enhancing support for Ukrainian forces and UK defence.
- Tekever will open its largest UK drone factory in Swindon in 2026, creating hundreds of jobs and producing uncrewed air systems.
- Tekever selected Swindon as its new base due in part to its convenient position near Bristol and London, with assistance from MP Will Stone in finding suitable premises.
- The new 254,000-square-foot facility will support all activities from rapid prototyping to the production of larger AR5 drones, marking the first time these drones are manufactured domestically in the UK.
- Ricardo Mendes, CEO of Tekever, stated that the company’s new site will enhance their ability to develop innovative solutions and respond effectively to the changing demands of their customers.
- The factory supports UK defence growth, strengthens supply chains, and aligns with increased defence budgets and commitments to national economic development.
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New Drone Factory To Open In Swindon In 2026 - Great Yorkshire Radio
The 254,000-square-foot facility will be operated by Tekever and is due to open in 2026, Defence Secretary John Healey will say at a site visit later. It will create 1,000 jobs and bring core production of the AR5 drone to the UK for the first time, while increasing capacity of existing AR3 production. The UK has bought £270m in Tekever drones to help Ukrainian forces destroy advanced Russian air defence systems since Vladimir Putin launched his…
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