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UK Orders Skyhammer Counter-Drone Missiles

April 13, 2026

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Key Takeaways

UK MoD orders Skyhammer counter-drone missiles.
Deliveries to start in May.
System designed to counter Iranian Shahed drones.
Contract includes integration and training.

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Strategic Implications

This order may indicate the UK's growing concern about aerial threats from drones. The selection of Cambridge Aerospace's Skyhammer system suggests a focus on cost-effective air defense solutions, which could benefit the UK and its allies in countering emerging threats.

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What Happened

Cambridge Aerospace To Deliver Systems Against Iranian Shahed Threat

The UK Ministry of Defence has announced a contract with Cambridge Aerospace for the delivery of Skyhammer counter-drone missiles. The system is designed to counter Iranian Shahed-style drones and will be delivered in May, with more supplies to follow within the first six months. The contract includes integration, technical support, and end-user training. Cambridge Aerospace says its Skyhammer system has delivered consistent successful interceptions of Shahed-style drones in testing. This development was first reported by FlightGlobal.

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