UK to procure Skyhammer anti-drone weapons from start-up

UK signs multi-million-pound drone interceptor deal

Defense Ministry to buy interceptor missiles, designed to counter 'Iranian Shahed-style attack drones,' for UK Armed Forces, Gulf partners, says defense secretary

UK to procure Skyhammer anti-drone weapons from start-up

The UK is set to procure a new interceptor missile designed to counter drone threats, with a British start-up expected to supply systems to both UK forces and Gulf partners, according to the Ministry of Defence. Defence Secretary John Healey announced that Cambridge Aerospace will provide the “Skyhammer” interceptor and associated launchers, with initial deliveries expected as early as May, subject to contract. The missile is intended to counter…

UK Ministry of Defence to acquire Skyhammer interceptor systems from Cambridge Aerospace

The announcement was made by Defence Secretary John Healey at the London Defence Conference. The agreement, subject to contract, will see an initial tranche delivered quickly, followed by additional systems within six months. The Skyhammer interceptor is designed to counter drone threats, including Iranian Shahed-style attack drones. The system has a range of approximately 30 kilometres and a maximum speed of 700 km/h. The procurement reflects e…

UK MoD Places Order for Skyhammer Low-Cost Air Defence System, First Deliveries Next Month

Cambridge Aerospace, an emerging UK manufacturer, will deliver a ‘significant number’ of its low-cost Skyhammer air defence systems, designed to counter attack drones like the Shahed 136 at ranges of over 30km. The announcement was made by the UK Secretary of State for Defence John Healey MP on the opening day of the London Defence Conference, which has taken place at King’s College London each Spring since 2022. Pending contract finalization, t…

UK to Supply Air Defense Missiles to Gulf Allies

The UK is set to deploy advanced air defense missiles to its forces and allied nations in the Gulf within weeks, in a move aimed at strengthening regional protection against drone threats.

What is the Skyhammer air defence system?

The UK Ministry of Defence will procure a significant number of Skyhammer munition interceptors over the next six months.