Plans to open UK's biggest drone factory in Swindon

TLDR

A new drone manufacturing hub is being developed in Swindon, UK, by Portuguese defence firm TEKEVER. The facility, set to be the largest in the UK, aims to create hundreds of jobs and enhance the local supply chain. TEKEVER has started preparations by clearing the Spectrum building and submitted a planning application to Swindon Borough Council. The project is expected to make Swindon the leading drone manufacturing hub in the UK.

Work is under way to transform Swindon's Spectrum building into a major production site for unmanned aircraft systems, led by Portuguese defence firm TEKEVER.