The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced a significant procurement of Skyhammer air defence systems from the UK-headquartered scale-up Cambridge Aerospace, marking a notable shift toward accelerated acquisition cycles for sovereign technology. Confirmed by Secretary of State for Defence John Healey, the contract stipulates that deliveries will commence in May 2026, with the company committed to fulfilling the entire order within a six-month window. This rapid procurement model mirrors the “wartime pace” strategies successfully employed for UK support to Ukraine and signals a government intent to bypass traditional, multi-year development timelines for critical anti-drone capabilities. Cambridge Aerospace, a veteran-founded enterprise…
