TEKEVER and QinetiQ join forces through a strategic Memorandum of Understanding to accelerate next-generation capabilities of uncrewed systems in the UK. The collaboration combines TEKEVER’s battle-proven operational platforms with QinetiQ’s world-class Test and Evaluation (T&E) infrastructure, with early results already demonstrated through AR3 radar cross-section tests.

TEKEVER, Europe’s leading provider of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), and QinetiQ, a global defence and security company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advancing the development, testing, and evaluation of UAS under QinetiQ’s DroneWorks initiative.

The agreement sets the foundations for deeper cooperation between the two companies in creating a UAS Centre of Excellence in the UK, combining TEKEVER’s operationally-proven AI-powered platforms – including AR3 EVO and AR5 – with QinetiQ’s leading test and evaluation expertise.

Through this collaboration, TEKEVER and QinetiQ will advance the delivery of innovative and interoperable uncrewed capabilities in support of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) and its strategic priorities. The MoU highlights the mutual intent to explore joint programmes, inform and influence customer requirements, and drive innovation across the UK defence ecosystem.

“This agreement marks an important step in strengthening the UK’s ability to test, evaluate and deploy next-generation uncrewed systems at pace,” said Ricardo Mendes, CEO of TEKEVER. “By combining TEKEVER’s proven UAS platforms with QinetiQ’s leadership in trials and experimentation, we are helping to ensure that UK defence and security customers have access to the most advanced capabilities available.”

Simon Galt, Managing Director, Air, QinetiQ, said: “DroneWorks demonstrates our commitment to shaping the future of UAS, bringing together our unrivalled T&E expertise and supportive infrastructure to deliver breakthrough capabilities quickly and effectively to our customers. Collaborating with TEKEVER, who bring extensive experience and operational credibility in UAS, reinforces our drive in building a resilient, sovereign ecosystem for the UK and its allies.”

As the UK MoD continues to drive innovation through collaboration with agile partners under ambitious programmes – the TEKEVER-QinetiQ collaboration reflects a shared vision: to build sovereign, scalable and mission-ready capabilities that deliver operational excellence faster and smarter where it matters most.