US EditionNew drone factory to open in Swindon in 2026
- Tekever, a leading European drone manufacturer, is opening its largest UK factory in Swindon in 2026 to produce AR3 and AR5 drones and create 1,000 jobs.
- The expansion follows increased UK defence investment and demand for drones aiding Ukraine in its conflict with Russia since February 2022.
- The 254,000-square-foot facility will enable rapid prototyping, platform development, and will consolidate core production of the RAF's StormShroud drones in the UK.
- Swindon Borough Council leader Jim Robbins said Tekever’s investment is a "huge endorsement" that will create skilled jobs and support a drone cluster of excellence.
- This new factory strengthens UK defence supply chains, fosters local talent, and signals government commitment to making defence a growth engine across the country.
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The UK's largest drone manufacturing plant is set to open in Swindon, southwest England, in 2026, RBC-Ukraine reported, citing the press service of the UK Ministry of Defence. The plant, which will open in Swindon, belongs to the British-Portuguese company Tekever, which already has several production lines in Britain. It will manufacture StormShroud drones, which are already in service with the Royal Air Force. The plant is scheduled to open in…
Tekever reveals 1000-job drone factory plans
A technology firm has unveiled 1000-job drone factory plans. Tekever is set to open a Swindon base. Bosses say the 254,000sq ft manufacturing and research site will “strengthen the economy and national security”. The hub, which will act as Tekever’s fourth – and largest – UK base, is expected to begin operations in…
They want to open a factory in Swindon.
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