BAE Systems partners with Frankenburg Technologies to develop low-cost counter drone missile capabilities

BAE Systems stated that working with innovative firms such as Frankenburg Technologies will help speed up the delivery of advanced and affordable capabilities. Scott Jamieson, Managing Director of BAE Systems’ Maritime & Land Defence Solutions business, said: “Collaborating with innovative companies like Frankenburg Technologies enables us to accelerate the development of advanced, affordable solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers.”

He added: “By bringing together our proven munitions expertise with Frankenburg’s disruptive missile technology, we’re helping to deliver the next generation of counter drone capability at pace to stay ahead of emerging threats.” The partnership forms part of BAE Systems’ broader efforts to use its industrial scale and defence expertise to support small and medium-sized enterprises in advancing technology and performance quickly.

Dan Hallett, Managing Director of Frankenburg Technologies, described the agreement as an important step for the national defence sector. He said: “This partnership marks a powerful step forward for the UK defence ecosystem.”

He continued: “By bringing together Frankenburg’s agility and rapid innovation with BAE Systems’ scale, industrial depth and global reach, together we’re creating the conditions for new technologies to move from concept to capability far faster.” Hallett added: “I am proud that this MoU further highlights the UK as a place where SMEs and primes can collaborate to deliver the next generation of sovereign capability.”