UK Expansion Plans
While Anduril has not yet finalised a specific site, the government‑backed Oxford–Cambridge corridor — touted as Britain’s emerging “Silicon Valley” — is under active consideration. The new facility will manufacture attack drones and other autonomous systems, serve as an R&D hub, and is expected to create thousands of skilled jobs. An Anduril spokesperson said the company is “very excited to be continuing our growth and commitment to providing sovereign capabilities here in the UK,” adding that further details remain commercially sensitive.
Existing Contracts
Anduril’s UK arm has already been awarded a £30 million Ministry of Defence contract to supply attack drones to Ukraine. The company also supplies defence‑technology solutions to Australia and other US allies.
European Defence Spending Context
Last week, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledged to raise UK defence spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP by 2027. Across Europe, defence‑tech start‑ups attracted a record €1.7 billion in venture capital during 2024 as governments move to strengthen military capabilities amid shifting US security guarantees.
Industry Impact
Far from sidelining domestic innovators, Anduril’s presence is expected to bolster the UK’s defence‑tech ecosystem. “Having a global leader invest in local manufacturing and R&D will attract talent and accelerate innovation,” says Jack Wang, Principal at Project A Ventures. “In the long term, this will enhance Britain’s drone‑production capabilities and feed expertise back into the wider European market.”
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