INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
vehicle (UAV) SME.This is one of the first investments by MBDA in a British SME and a step towards future defence partnerships
investment secures the continued development of the Hydra 400 heavy lift drone, which is capable of carrying an array of payloads including
casualty evacuation pods, cargo or weapon systems.With the investment, MBDA becomes a shareholder, bringing together the proven innovation
of both Hybrid Drones Ltd and MBDA into an effective partnership to integrate MBDA effectors, and demonstrating its commitment to supporting
a great validation of our agile and innovative technological approach, this further investment in our business means more than just
increasing need to invest in our indigenous technological development and to be less reliant on international suppliers, it is exactly
partnerships such as the one between us and MBDA that can help create a nimble, resilient national defence supply chain that we are proud to
We look forward to continuing our partnership as we aim to make Hydra the heavy lift hybrid UAV of choice in defence, as well as other
delivering sovereign capabilities are part of the DNA of MBDA
Having worked in partnership with Hybrid Drones Ltd, our investment is a natural next step in our continued collaboration
UAV using a hybrid of electric rotors and single spool jet turbines for lift and propulsion
Compact and portable, Hydra can be transported in the back of a flatbed truck and assembled ready for flight in minutes
