Europe's largest drone testing centre opens in Swindon to boost defence innovation

Europe's largest drone testing centre opens in Swindon to boost defence innovation. Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis MP opens Europe’s biggest drone testing centre in Swindon, learning lessons from the Ukraine and Iran conflicts.

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Europe's largest drone testing centre opens in Swindon to boost defence innovation. Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis MP opens Europe’s biggest drone testing centre in Swindon, learning lessons from the Ukraine and Iran conflicts.

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Europe's largest drone testing centre opens in Swindon to boost defence innovation.Supported · Medium-high confidence
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Europe's largest drone testing centre opens in Swindon to boost defence innovation.
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