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UK's MARSS Secures £370M Counter-Drone Contract with Kuwait

UK's MARSS Secures £370M Counter-Drone Contract with Kuwait

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ThreatCluster •October 16, 2026 at 01:39 UTC
  • •MARSS awarded a £370 million contract for counter-drone systems in Kuwait.
  • •The project will create around 100 jobs in the UK, primarily in engineering.
  • •The NiDAR system will integrate AI with various sensors for comprehensive threat detection.

MARSS Systems, a UK defense company, has been awarded a £370 million contract to establish a nationwide counter-drone defense network for Kuwait. The system will utilize artificial intelligence to detect and neutralize aerial and maritime threats, integrating various technologies including radars and electronic jammers. This initiative, part of the UK government's Taskforce Sabre, aims to bolster Kuwait's defenses against increasing drone threats while creating approximately 100 jobs in the UK. The contract was announced on October 9, 2026, and will see the phased deployment of the NiDAR command and control platform over 24 months. The system is designed to provide a comprehensive operational picture by linking multiple sensors and defensive measures across Kuwait. The project is expected to enhance the protection of critical infrastructure and national assets.

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2026-10-09
Contract awarded to MARSS
The UK Ministry of Defence announced a £370 million contract for a counter-drone defense network in Kuwait.
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2026-10-13
Job creation announcement
The contract is expected to create around 100 skilled jobs in the UK, primarily in engineering and manufacturing.
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Common questions

What technologies will be used in the counter-drone system?
The system will integrate radars, electro-optical sensors, sonar, electronic jammers, and interceptors.
How long will the deployment take?
The phased deployment of the counter-drone system is expected to be completed over 24 months.
What is the significance of this contract for the UK?
This contract demonstrates the UK's commitment to supporting regional allies and enhancing defense capabilities.