UK defence ministry announced that new Skyhammer interceptor missiles and launchers, built by Cambridge Aerospace, were successfully tested in Jordan. The system, designed to counter Shahed‑style attack drones, has a 30 km range and can reach speeds up to 700 km/h. The test took place in desert conditions at a Deep Element defence facility. Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard, who was in Kuwait and Jordan visiting partners, praised the capability and said the first batch will be delivered to the UK Armed Forces in May, with further deliveries over the next six months. The contract is worth multimillion pounds and will create over 50 new jobs and support 125 existing ones. The UK said it will continue to support Gulf partners against aerial threats.
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