Starhammer
Cambridge Aerospace's in-development higher-tier point-defence interceptor — a solid-rocket, Mach 2 system for engaging drones and cruise missiles — positioned alongside its Skyhammer interceptor.
Cambridge Aerospace's in-development higher-tier point-defence interceptor — a solid-rocket, Mach 2 system for engaging drones and cruise missiles, with an anti-ballistic-missile evolution envisioned — positioned alongside its Skyhammer interceptor for the UK MoD.
Program detail
- Agency
- Cambridge Aerospace (self-funded development)
- Acronym
- Budget
- Phase
- In development
- Domain
- Point defence / counter-UAS
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Frequently asked
- What is Starhammer?
- Cambridge Aerospace's in-development higher-tier point-defence interceptor — a solid-rocket, Mach 2 system for engaging drones and cruise missiles, with an anti-ballistic-missile evolution envisioned — positioned alongside its Skyhammer interceptor for the UK MoD.
- Which agency runs Starhammer?
- Starhammer is run by Cambridge Aerospace (self-funded development).
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Cambridge Aerospace is developing Starhammer, a higher-tier point-defence interceptor (solid rocket, Mach 2) for defending against drones and cruise missiles, with an anti-ballistic-missile evolution envisioned.
The Aviationist: UK MoD Places Order for Skyhammer Low-Cost Air Defence System, First Deliveries Next MonthReported2026-04-10