TEKEVER, the European chief in Unmanned Aerial Programs (UAS), publicizes a brand new manufacturing facility in The Spectrum Constructing, a historic, Grade II*-listed architectural icon designed by Sir Norman Foster, accomplished in 1982 and featured in James Bond movie A View to a Kill in 1984. This fourth UK website marks TEKEVER’s efforts to convey scaled manufacturing of present and future TEKEVER platforms to the nation – guaranteeing an more and more environment friendly and resilient provide chain. The brand new 254 000 sq. foot website, its largest UK website thus far, will comprise industrial and workplace services serving all parts of TEKEVER’s manufacturing lifecycle from speedy prototyping to the event of latest platform ideas.
John Healey, UK Defence Secretary, will go to the brand new website later as we speak and examine plans for its upcoming refurbishment right into a state-of-the-art facility, forward of a deliberate opening in summer time 2026.
Designed to convey the core manufacturing of TEKEVER’s bigger AR5 UAS to the UK for the primary time, in addition to improve the dimensions of the manufacturing of the AR3, together with the brand new AR3 EVO model launched at DSEI 2025, the hub will convey manufacturing again to Swindon which has robust historic ties to defence – previously serving to to supply the Supermarine Spitfire in WWII. By way of its website, TEKEVER will as soon as once more facilitate Swindon’s involvement in defending borders, because it hosts the manufacturing of sovereign defence techniques.
This follows the launch of TEKEVER’s OVERMATCH programme – a five-year initiative to create over 1000 extremely expert jobs and make investments greater than £400 million into British drone manufacturing and superior AI warfare capabilities. Along with being strategically chosen resulting from Swindon’s rising place as a centre for UK drone exercise, TEKEVER’s arrival aligns with Swindon Council’s broader financial technique to foster high-tech hubs, drive inclusive progress and unlock new alternatives for native expertise and provide chains. These components, mixed with the positioning’s location between London and Bristol, will permit TEKEVER to raised attain suppliers and serve prospects. The brand new website can also be situated in shut proximity to Wroughton and the Wiltshire Microlight Centre, which was scouted and secured with the help of Swindon North’s MP, Will Stone, and can function the situation the place TEKEVER undertakes crucial manufacturing validation flights, finishing its provide chain.
As a part of a broader initiative to nurture each younger and native expertise throughout the UK to create a highly-skilled, well-paid workforce, TEKEVER will proceed its dedication to hiring native candidates – drawing upon the robust expertise pool Swindon’s dynamic and revolutionary faculties present, amongst different expertise sources from the neighbouring cities of Bristol and London.
Karl Brew, TEKEVER Head of Defence Unit, stated: “We’re proud to contribute to the financial improvement of Swindon, a city with a robust manufacturing heritage and functionality for way more. Our new facility won’t solely improve TEKEVER’s capability to innovate and meet the quickly evolving wants of our clientele, but additionally allow our enterprise to function extra effectively as we proceed to scale our ambitions in keeping with our fervent dedication to reworking the UK’s defence trade into a number one powerhouse on the worldwide stage.”
Will Stone, MP for Swindon North commented: “As MP for Swindon North, I’m extremely proud that TEKEVER has chosen Swindon as the situation for its newest UK growth. It has been a pleasure to work alongside TEKEVER and the Swindon Borough Council to showcase the strengths of our city as the best base for such an revolutionary firm to ship its AR3 and AR5 UAS. This announcement helps my ongoing dedication to establishing a Drone Cluster of excellence in Swindon, creating extremely expert, well-paid jobs whereas additionally fostering new training and coaching alternatives for younger folks in our group.”
Councillor Jim Robbins, Chief of Swindon Borough Council added: “I’m personally delighted that TEKEVER has chosen the long-lasting Spectrum constructing as the house of its largest UK website and that it’s going to conduct UAV testing and pilot coaching on the Science and Innovation Park in Wroughton, additional embedding its presence throughout the Borough. TEKEVER’s determination to spend money on Swindon is a large endorsement of our latest efforts to draw cutting-edge corporations to the realm and the highly-skilled jobs they convey. We stay up for showcasing Swindon’s strategic strengths and innovation potential so we construct a robust popularity as a nationwide chief in defence manufacturing.”
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