British Army finds a new eye in the sky after Watchkeeper woes

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is investing up to £400 million in new surveillance drones to replace the British Army's troublesome Watchkeeper fleet. The MoD has selected the Tekever AR5 uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) for a fleet of "spy-in-the-sky" aircraft intended to provide real-time intelligence, protect troops, and inform battlefield decisions. The initial order will be for six AR5 drones, with up to 24 expected by 2029.