UK selects Tekever AR5 drones to replace aging Watchkeeper fleet
The UK Ministry of Defence has chosen Tekever AR5 drones to replace the British Army's Watchkeeper fleet in a deal worth up to $533 million over ten years.
The UK Ministry of Defence has selected the Tekever AR5 unmanned aerial vehicle to replace the British Army's aging Watchkeeper drone fleet. Produced by UK-based defense firm Tekever, the agreement covers a ten-year period and carries a potential contract value of up to $533 million.
The decision marks a significant step in updating the armed forces' uncrewed aerial systems. The AR5 platform will take over intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions previously conducted by Watchkeeper aircraft, providing updated technology and extended operational capabilities for British forces.
Sources: Defence Turk