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May 2, 2025

Drones startup Tekever wins UK military contract, pledges £400m of investment

The British-Portuguese startup promises to create up to 1,000 new jobs as part of the deal

Martin Coulter

2 min read

Military drone-maker Tekever has promised to invest £400m in the UK after winning a major contract with the country’s Royal Air Force (RAF), as mounting geopolitical uncertainty draws governments and defence startups closer together. 

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Martin Coulter

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