The contract will see Roke partner with the UK Missile Defence Centre (UK MDC) to spearhead a UK sovereign industry collaboration. Its goal is to strengthen national and allied security by developing capabilities to counter present and emerging threats, including ballistic and hypersonic missiles.
As the Prime Contractor, Roke will deliver part of the work directly while overseeing a group of industry partners responsible for the majority of the contract’s execution. This role consolidates Roke’s position at the core of the UK’s missile defence research and development ecosystem.
Roke’s involvement in STORM is expected to shape critical UK defence decisions and support the evolution of future missile defence technologies. The programme comes at a key moment for UK defence, as the threat landscape becomes increasingly complex and fast-moving.
Michael Ord, Chief Executive of Chemring, stated: “We are delighted that Roke has been trusted to deliver STORM for the UK MDC. In today’s complex and changing security environment effective missile defence is crucial to protecting the UK’s interests.”
He added, “This contract recognises Roke’s heritage in helping customers solve complex problems, and places Roke at the heart of the UK’s missile defence research and development activities.” The award reflects Roke’s continued reputation as a trusted and capable defence technology provider.
