Securing the UK’s airspace and contributing to broader allied defense, Roke and a network of specialized industry partners will execute a £251-million research contract guiding the country’s missile defense evolution. Tasks range from advanced detection systems to interceptor development and integration, all coordinated through the UK MDC and designed to maintain the UK’s leading edge against sophisticated missile threats.
This extensive R&D effort includes robust, collaborative ties with academia and private sector innovators. It will ensure the sustainability of the UK’s sovereign technical base, support future force development, and bolster the missile defense posture of both the UK and its international partners.
