
UK Announces Defence Investment Plan with Over $2.3 Billion Earmarked for Counter-Drone Systems
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled a new Defence Investment Plan allocating approximately £1.8 billion ($2.34 billion) to counter-UAS (C-UAS) systems. The plan covers a Digital Targeting Web, base protection at home and abroad, Royal Navy vessel defences, and expanded interceptor stockpiles. A separate commitment of over £5 billion ($6.5 billion) targets drone and autonomous weapons development, while nearly £2 billion will fund AI-driven targeting infrastructure.
Source: Unmanned Airspace










