The British Army is spending £16 million on 1,000 small drones in a bid to boost battlefield operations

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Pro The British Army is spending £16 million on 1,000 small drones in a bid to boost battlefield operations News By Christian Cawley Published 22 September 2026 Pocket spy drones are on the way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. This unmanned drone surveillance program has been in operation since 2014, and is being retired in 2027.Latest Videos FromTechRadarWatch full video here: UK companies handling deliveryIn total, 1,025 smaller drones are being procured in the £16 million deal, which involves deals with a trio of UK-based companies. Among these small and medium sized companies is Evolve Dynamics, a Hampshire-based company which is supplying the army with 245 FOXE-NATO drones.

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▪Pro The British Army is spending £16 million on 1,000 small drones in a bid to boost battlefield operations News By Christian Cawley Published 22 September 2026 Pocket spy drones are on the way When you purchase through links on our site, w
▪This unmanned drone surveillance program has been in operation since 2014, and is being retired in 2027.Latest Videos FromTechRadarWatch full video here: UK companies handling deliveryIn total, 1,025 smaller drones are being procured in the
▪Among these small and medium sized companies is Evolve Dynamics, a Hampshire-based company which is supplying the army with 245 FOXE-NATO drones.

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Pro The British Army is spending £16 million on 1,000 small drones in a bid to boost battlefield operations News By Christian Cawley Published 22 September 2026 Pocket spy drones are on the way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Skydio) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Over 1,000 small drones are being added to the British Army’s modernized battlefield surveillance kit245 FOXE-NATO drones from Evolve Dynamics in Hampshire, England, have been ordered by the Ministry of Defence (MoD), with a further 670 built by California-based SkydioA…

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