Skyhammer Interceptor Procurement — UK Ministry of Defence
UK MoD agreement to purchase a significant number of Skyhammer counter-drone interceptor systems and launchers, Cambridge Aerospace's first major government customer; initial deliveries expected from May 2026, supporting 125 jobs.
The order covers a 'significant number' (quantity undisclosed) of Cambridge Aerospace's Skyhammer counter-drone interceptors and launchers for the UK Armed Forces under a multi-million-pound contract that also includes integration, technical support, and end-user training. Skyhammer is a low-cost, tube-launched, jet-powered interceptor that autonomously identifies, tracks, and homes on hostile drones (notably Shahed-style attack UAVs) and slow-moving missiles, with a 30 km range and 700 km/h top speed; the first tranche was slated for delivery from May 2026, with the remainder within six months.
Award detail
- Agency
- UK Ministry of Defence
- Award ID
- Ceiling value
- Undisclosed
- Vehicle
- Procurement order
- Awarded
- 2026-04-10
- Period of performance ends
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- What is the Skyhammer Interceptor Procurement — UK Ministry of Defence contract?
- The order covers a 'significant number' (quantity undisclosed) of Cambridge Aerospace's Skyhammer counter-drone interceptors and launchers for the UK Armed Forces under a multi-million-pound contract that also includes integration, technical support, and end-user training. Skyhammer is a low-cost, tube-launched, jet-powered interceptor that autonomously identifies, tracks, and homes on hostile drones (notably Shahed-style attack UAVs) and slow-moving missiles, with a 30 km range and 700 km/h top speed; the first tranche was slated for delivery from May 2026, with the remainder within six months.
- Which agency awarded the Skyhammer Interceptor Procurement — UK Ministry of Defence contract?
- The Skyhammer Interceptor Procurement — UK Ministry of Defence contract was awarded by UK Ministry of Defence under a Procurement order vehicle.
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The UK Ministry of Defence ordered a significant number of Skyhammer interceptor systems and launchers from Cambridge Aerospace, with initial deliveries expected from May 2026
The Aviationist: UK Orders Skyhammer Air Defence SystemVerified2026-04-10 - 2
The UK MoD intends to buy Skyhammer missiles and launchers for the UK Armed Forces and Gulf partners; Skyhammer is designed to counter Iranian Shahed-style attack drones (30 km range, 700 km/h), first tranche delivered May 2026; contract includes integration, technical support, and end-user training, supporting 125 jobs.
GOV.UK (Ministry of Defence): UK start-up to supply interceptor missiles to UK military and Gulf partnersVerified2026-04-10