GKN Aerospace and Swedish Defence Ministry deepen collaboration with new UAV demonstrator

• GKN Aerospace has been awarded a contract by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to develop a clean sheet uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) demonstrator, including dedicated turbojet engine, within 18 months
• Contract value is approximately £12 million GBP
• Combines GKN Aerospace’s leading structures and propulsion technologies from Sweden, the Netherlands and the UK, advancing system-level capabilities in uncrewed aviation 
• Strengthening GKN Aerospace’s position as a trusted partner in Sweden’s national defence ecosystem.

GKN Aerospace has entered into a collaborative programme with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to develop and demonstrate a flying uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) capability within 18 months. 

The programme aims to explore potential new low-cost capabilities for the Swedish Armed Forces and Air Force. It is designed to foster innovation not only in technology, but also in ways of working, emphasizing agile decision-making, customer inclusion, and continuous learning.

The UAV will be developed as a flexible platform, adaptable to a wide range of mission profiles. Final capability priorities will be defined by the end customer, ensuring the system meets evolving operational needs. The programme includes ground demonstrations of the turbojet engine, fuselage, and onboard systems tailored to specific missions, culminating in flying demonstrations to validate overall system performance.