British Army invests in FPV drone fleet for attack training (frimufilms – Freepik)
The UK Ministry of Defence has signed a $332.7k contract with Viking Arms Ltd to quickly supply an FPV (First-Person View) drone fleet for training purposes.
The acquisition, carried out between March 12 and 31, 2025, aims to train the British Army in using these drones for attacks, applying lessons learned from the war in Ukraine.
This initiative is part of efforts to create an “Any/Any Network,” a concept envisioning a digitally integrated battlefield where any sensor can activate any weapon, allowing British forces to face much larger adversaries by 2030.
The contract includes 60 quadcopter drones of various sizes (5″, 8″, and 10″), along with equipment such as virtual reality goggles, controllers, and antennas. The kits are designed to be modular, easy to operate, and quickly deployable. Training will cover simulations of anti-tank, anti-personnel, and infrastructure attacks, with in-person instruction for military personnel already experienced in drone operations.
The Ministry emphasized the importance of portability and simplicity in the equipment, highlighting them as essential tools for both daytime and nighttime tactical operations.
This acquisition reflects the growing need to modernize the British Army’s drone warfare capabilities, keeping pace with the rapid evolution of this technology in modern conflicts. The use of FPV drones, popularized in Ukraine for their versatility and low cost, has become a key element for both reconnaissance and attacks, driving British forces to adopt similar approaches to strengthen their combat strategy.
Source: UK Defence Journal | Photo: Freepik | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
