The move reinforces UK–EU alignment through advanced European technology and deeper cooperation with Nordic defence programmes, while providing fully NATO-interoperable systems to support the UK Government’s Strategic Defence Review. “Our technology has been tested in real combat conditions to protect frontline troops, critical infrastructure, and coalition forces,” said Dan D. S. Hermansen, CEO of MyDefence. “The UK remains a key NATO partner, and our presence here ensures we can deliver battle proven, field-ready capabilities rapidly to meet evolving drone threats.”
Former British Army officer Liam Hutcheson has been appointed to lead the UK programme, bringing experience from urgent capability acquisition for Ukraine and advising on the Defence Supply Chain Capability Programme. “Drones have transformed modern conflict, and the requirement for the UK to strengthen its C-UAS capability is clear,” he said. “It is a really exciting time for UK MOD; the momentum from the Strategic Defence Review and the anticipation of the Defence Investment Plan means the timing is perfect for MyDefence to enter the UK market. MyDefence has demonstrated that it can field proven systems at speed on NATO operations – a capability I am enormously proud to bring to the UK.”
Sir Chris Tickell, Lieutenant General (Retired) and MyDefence Board member, said: “The proliferation of uncrewed systems poses a strategic challenge to all NATO forces. MyDefence brings a battle-proven, interoperable solution set that strengthens our collective defence posture. By establishing a UK presence, we are not only reinforcing our commitment to British industry and defence, but ensuring that our Armed Forces have immediate access to the tools they need to counter the threats of today and tomorrow.”
MyDefence’s global expansion is supported by Bridgepoint, which became the company’s majority shareholder in 2024.
